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Wolfson Microelectronics (LSE:WLF) 3-Year RORE % : 0.00% (As of Mar. 2014)


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What is Wolfson Microelectronics 3-Year RORE %?

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. Wolfson Microelectronics's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 was 0.00%.

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

LSE:WLF's 3-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: -5.71
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Wolfson Microelectronics 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Wolfson Microelectronics's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:

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Competitive Comparison of Wolfson Microelectronics's 3-Year RORE %

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Wolfson Microelectronics's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:

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Wolfson Microelectronics's 3-Year RORE % Distribution in the Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Wolfson Microelectronics's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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Wolfson Microelectronics 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Wolfson Microelectronics's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 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 )
=( -0.083--0.118 )/( -0.229-0 )
=0.035/-0.229
=-15.28 %

* 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. 2014 and 3-year before.


Wolfson Microelectronics  (LSE:WLF) 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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Wolfson Microelectronics (LSE:WLF) Business Description

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Wolfson Microelectronics PLC supplies high performance mixed-signal semiconductors to the consumer electronics market. The company's two segments are Audio Hubs and Discrete and Power Products. Audio Hubs includes the supply and sale of Audio Hubs high performance audio integrated circuit solutions. Discrete and Power Products includes the supply and sale of integrated circuits which are discrete components. The company operates in Japan, Asia Pacific, Americas and Europe.

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