Hirose Electric CoHROEY 82 3-Year RORE % is 11.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HROEY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,382 Hardware companies, Hirose Electric Co ranks better than 61.04% 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.
Hirose Electric Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.60%.
The industry rank for Hirose Electric Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
HROEY's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 61.04% of 2382
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.94
vs HROEY: 11.60
Hirose Electric Co (OTCPK:HROEY) 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.
Hirose Electric Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Hirose Electric Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hirose Electric Co'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Hirose Electric Co'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.
Hirose Electric Co 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hirose Electric Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hirose Electric Co'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 Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 11.60 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Hirose Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #928 out of 2382 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Hirose Electric Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Hirose Electric Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 11.60. The Hardware industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.94. Hirose Electric Co's value of 11.60 is 134.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #928 out of 2382 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hirose Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirose Electric Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #928 out of 2382 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Hirose Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.94. Hirose Electric Co's value of 11.60 is 134.8% 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 4.94, based on 2,382 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. Hirose Electric Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 11.60 is 134.8% 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 Hirose Electric Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hirose Electric Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hirose Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.38, compared to a current price of $19.41 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 11.60 and 134.8% above the Hardware industry median of 4.94. Hirose Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hirose Electric Co (HROEY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 11.60 as of Mar. 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 Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.41 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.38.
GuruFocus considers Hirose Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HROEY:
3-Year RORE %: 11.60
GF Value™: $14.38 vs. price of $19.41 (34.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 134.8% above the Hardware median (#928 of 2382)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HROEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hirose Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of connectors and related products. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Multipole connectors and Coaxial connectors. Multipole connectors include circular, rectangular, ribbon cable, printed circuit board, and flexible printed circuit connectors, while Coaxial connectors are high-performance connectors for high-frequency and optical signal transmission. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Multipole connector segment.
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