Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) 3-Year RORE % : -19.15% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00543 Pacific Online Ltd HKSE:00543
43 GF Score
Price HK$0.27
GF Value HK$0.37
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What is Pacific Online 3-Year RORE %?

Pacific Online HKSE:00543 43 3-Year RORE % is -19.15 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00543 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Interactive Media companies, Pacific Online ranks worse than 64.06% 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. Pacific Online's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -19.15%.

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

HKSE:00543's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
64.06% of 537 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.47 vs HKSE:00543: -19.15

Pacific Online  (HKSE:00543) 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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Pacific Online 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pacific Online'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.

Pacific Online 3-Year RORE % Chart

Pacific Online Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Pacific Online Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.70 0.00 -18.66 -29.29 -19.15

HKSE:00543 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Pacific Online'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.


Pacific Online 3-Year RORE % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Pacific Online's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Online's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Pacific Online 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Pacific Online's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 )
=( 0.005--0.031 )/( 0.016-0.204 )
=0.036/-0.188
=-19.15 %

* 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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -19.15 mean?
Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) has a 3-Year RORE % of -19.15 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Pacific Online and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Online ranks #344 out of 537 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Pacific Online's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Pacific Online's current 3-Year RORE % is -19.15. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Online ranks #344 out of 537 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pacific Online has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Online's 3-Year RORE % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Pacific Online ranks #344 out of 537 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Pacific Online in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.47. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Interactive Media companies is 1.47, based on 537 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 Pacific Online and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Online's current 3-Year RORE % is -19.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Online stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.37, compared to a current price of HK$0.27 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -19.15. Pacific Online's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Pacific Online (HKSE:00543), the current 3-Year RORE % is -19.15 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.27 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.37. GuruFocus considers Pacific Online to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00543:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -19.15
  • GF Value™: HK$0.37 vs. price of HK$0.27 (28.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pacific Online Business Description

Address 115 Gaopu Road, National Software Park Base, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, CHN, 510663
Pacific Online Ltd is engaged in the provision of internet advertising services in the People's Republic of China. The Group operates vertically integrated portals, including PConline, which focuses on IT product-related content, PCauto, which focuses on automobile content, and PChouse. Its reportable segments include PCauto, which generates the majority of its revenue, and PConline.
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