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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.
Smart-Core Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 43.24%.
The industry rank for Smart-Core Holdings's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02166's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 75.46% of 2384
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.045
vs HKSE:02166: 43.24
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.
Smart-Core Holdings 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Smart-Core Holdings 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smart-Core Holdings'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.
HKSE:02166 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Smart-Core Holdings'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.
Smart-Core Holdings 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Smart-Core Holdings's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart-Core Holdings'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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) has a 3-Year RORE % of 43.24 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 Smart-Core Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #585 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Smart-Core Holdings' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Smart-Core Holdings' current 3-Year RORE % is 43.24. The Hardware industry median 3-Year RORE % is 8.05. Smart-Core Holdings' value of 43.24 is 437.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #585 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smart-Core Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart-Core Holdings' 3-Year RORE % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #585 out of 2384 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Smart-Core Holdings in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 8.05. Smart-Core Holdings' value of 43.24 is 437.5% above this benchmark. 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 8.05, 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. Smart-Core Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % of 43.24 is 437.5% above the industry median. 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 Smart-Core Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 8.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart-Core Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % is 43.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart-Core Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.52, compared to a current price of HK$4.61 — trading 203% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 43.24 and 437.5% above the Hardware industry median of 8.05. Smart-Core Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166), the current 3-Year RORE % is 43.24 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 Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart-Core Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.61 is trading 203% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.52.
GuruFocus considers Smart-Core Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02166:
3-Year RORE %: 43.24
GF Value™: HK$1.52 vs. price of HK$4.61 (203% above fair value)
Industry Position: 437.5% above the Hardware median (#585 of 2384)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02166 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smart-Core Holdings Ltd is a distributor of integrated circuits and other electronic components and technology value-added service providers covering multiple market segments such as televisions, optoelectronic displays, smart terminals, memory, security monitoring, Internet of Things (IoT), and optical communications. Its service networks cover the majority of regions in Mainland China and Southeast Asia, providing diversified supply chain services of semiconductor chips and various electronic components for customers in the electronics industry, as well as corresponding technical solutions, technical support, and software services. Its segments include Authorised distribution and Mixed distribution. It makes up the majority of the revenue from the Authorised distribution segment.
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