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ESS TechGWH +3.36%31 3-Year RORE % is -22.09 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GWH with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,891 Industrial Products companies, ESS Tech ranks worse than 72.12% on this metric.
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.
ESS Tech's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -22.09%.
The industry rank for ESS Tech's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
GWH's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 72.12% of 2891
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs GWH: -22.09
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.
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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.
ESS Tech 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
ESS Tech 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESS Tech'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ESS Tech'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.
ESS Tech 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ESS Tech's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESS Tech's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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. 2026 and 3-year before.
ESS Tech (GWH) has a 3-Year RORE % of -22.09 as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on ESS Tech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ESS Tech ranks #2085 out of 2891 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is ESS Tech's 3-Year RORE % too high?
ESS Tech's current 3-Year RORE % is -22.09. Based on the distribution chart, ESS Tech ranks #2085 out of 2891 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ESS Tech has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESS Tech's 3-Year RORE % compare to EPOW and DFLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ESS Tech ranks #2085 out of 2891 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places ESS Tech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.50. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.50, based on 2,891 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 ESS Tech and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESS Tech's current 3-Year RORE % is -22.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESS Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESS Tech (GWH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.54, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 55.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -22.09. ESS Tech's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 warning signs to review. 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 ESS Tech (GWH), the current 3-Year RORE % is -22.09 as of Jun. 2026. 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.
Is ESS Tech (GWH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESS Tech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.69 is trading 55.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.54.
GuruFocus considers ESS Tech to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GWH:
3-Year RORE %: -22.09
GF Value™: $1.54 vs. price of $0.69 (55.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GWH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ESS Tech Inc is a long-duration energy storage company specializing in iron flow battery technology. It develops and manufactures long-duration energy storage systems based on iron flow battery technology. The company's batteries use earth-abundant materials, including iron, salt, and water, and are designed for high cycle life and recyclability. It operates as a single business operating segment, which includes all activities related to the design, engineering, and manufacturing of the company's long duration energy storage products. The company's revenue is derived from the sale of its energy storage products and from service contracts.
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