GNRD (General DataComm Industries) 3-Year RORE % : 0.00% (As of Jun. 2010)

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What is General DataComm Industries 3-Year RORE %?

General DataComm Industries GNRD 3-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Jun. 2010.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. General DataComm Industries's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2010 was 0.00%.

The industry rank for General DataComm Industries's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

GNRD's 3-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 6.58
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year RORE % only.

General DataComm Industries  (OTCPK:GNRD) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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General DataComm Industries 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for General DataComm Industries's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

General DataComm Industries 3-Year RORE % Chart

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GNRD vs OSAT, GTXO, DGDM: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, General DataComm Industries's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


General DataComm Industries 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, General DataComm Industries's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where General DataComm Industries's 3-Year RORE % falls into.



General DataComm Industries 3-Year RORE % Calculation

General DataComm Industries's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2010 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( -1.536--0.21 )/( -3.739-0 )
=-1.326/-3.739
=35.46 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Jun. 2010 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 mean?
General DataComm Industries (GNRD) has a 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Jun. 2010. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on General DataComm Industries and its competitors.
Is General DataComm Industries' 3-Year RORE % too high?
General DataComm Industries' current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00.
How does General DataComm Industries' 3-Year RORE % compare to OSAT and GTXO?
General DataComm Industries' 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.58. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 6.58, based on 2,384 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on General DataComm Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General DataComm Industries's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General DataComm Industries stock overvalued right now?
General DataComm Industries (GNRD) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 0.00. The current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General DataComm Industries (GNRD), the current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Jun. 2010. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

General DataComm Industries Business Description

Address 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT, USA, 06770
General DataComm Industries Inc is a provider of networking and telecommunications products, services and solutions. The company is focused on providing multi-service provisioning solutions using multi-service access and switching products.