HOWL (Werewolf Therapeutics) 3-Year RORE % : -16.40% (As of Jun. 2026)

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HOWL Werewolf Therapeutics Inc HOWL
32 GF Score
Price $0.38
GF Value $3.78
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Werewolf Therapeutics 3-Year RORE %?

Werewolf Therapeutics HOWL -4.02% 32 3-Year RORE % is -16.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOWL with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Biotechnology companies, Werewolf Therapeutics ranks worse than 55.1% 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. Werewolf Therapeutics's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -16.40%.

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

HOWL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
55.1% of 1285 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -11.34 vs HOWL: -16.40

Werewolf Therapeutics  (NAS:HOWL) 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.

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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.


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Werewolf Therapeutics 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Werewolf Therapeutics'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.

Werewolf Therapeutics 3-Year RORE % Chart

Werewolf Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -9.10 -66.46 -4.80 7.88

Werewolf Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 8.62 12.24 7.88 3.75 -16.40

HOWL vs CVM, MRKR, ZIVO: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Werewolf Therapeutics'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.


Werewolf Therapeutics 3-Year RORE % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Werewolf Therapeutics's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Werewolf Therapeutics 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Werewolf Therapeutics's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 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 )
=( -0.76--1.38 )/( -3.78-0 )
=0.62/-3.78
=-16.40 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -16.40 mean?
Werewolf Therapeutics (HOWL) has a 3-Year RORE % of -16.40 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 Werewolf Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Werewolf Therapeutics ranks #708 out of 1285 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Werewolf Therapeutics' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Werewolf Therapeutics' current 3-Year RORE % is -16.40. Based on the distribution chart, Werewolf Therapeutics ranks #708 out of 1285 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Werewolf Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Werewolf Therapeutics' 3-Year RORE % compare to CVM and MRKR?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Werewolf Therapeutics ranks #708 out of 1285 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Werewolf Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Werewolf Therapeutics and its competitors. Werewolf Therapeutics's current 3-Year RORE % is -16.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Werewolf Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werewolf Therapeutics (HOWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.78, compared to a current price of $0.38 — trading 89.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -16.40. Werewolf Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 2 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 Werewolf Therapeutics (HOWL), the current 3-Year RORE % is -16.40 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 Werewolf Therapeutics (HOWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werewolf Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.38 is trading 89.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.78. GuruFocus considers Werewolf Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HOWL:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -16.40
  • GF Value™: $3.78 vs. price of $0.38 (89.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Werewolf Therapeutics Business Description

Address 200 Talcott Avenue, 2nd Floor, Watertown, MA, USA, 02472
Werewolf Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of therapeutics engineered to stimulate the body's immune system for the treatment of cancer and other immune-mediated conditions. It is leveraging the proprietary PREDATOR platform to design conditionally activated molecules that stimulate both adaptive and innate immunity with the goal of addressing the limitations of conventional proinflammatory immune therapies. It has one reportable segment, which focuses on the discovery and development of cancer therapeutics.
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