ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) 3-Year RORE % : -50.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0A8Q ZW Data Action Technologies Inc LTS:0A8Q
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What is ZW Data Action Technologies 3-Year RORE %?

ZW Data Action Technologies LTS:0A8Q 35 3-Year RORE % is -50.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A8Q with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Media - Diversified companies, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks worse than 79.08% 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. ZW Data Action Technologies's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -50.20%.

The industry rank for ZW Data Action Technologies's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0A8Q's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
79.08% of 956 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -2.485 vs LTS:0A8Q: -50.20

ZW Data Action Technologies  (LTS:0A8Q) 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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ZW Data Action Technologies 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZW Data Action Technologies'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.

ZW Data Action Technologies 3-Year RORE % Chart

ZW Data Action Technologies Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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LTS:0A8Q vs VSME, TGNT, CHR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ZW Data Action Technologies'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.


ZW Data Action Technologies 3-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ZW Data Action Technologies's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZW Data Action Technologies's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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ZW Data Action Technologies 3-Year RORE % Calculation

ZW Data Action Technologies's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 )
=( -0.42--2.89 )/( -4.92-0 )
=2.47/-4.92
=-50.20 %

* 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.

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What does a 3-Year RORE % of -50.20 mean?
ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) has a 3-Year RORE % of -50.20 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 ZW Data Action Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #756 out of 956 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies' 3-Year RORE % too high?
ZW Data Action Technologies' current 3-Year RORE % is -50.20. Based on the distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #756 out of 956 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZW Data Action Technologies has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZW Data Action Technologies' 3-Year RORE % compare to VSME and TGNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #756 out of 956 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places ZW Data Action Technologies 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 ZW Data Action Technologies and its competitors. ZW Data Action Technologies's current 3-Year RORE % is -50.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 420.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -50.20. ZW Data Action Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q), the current 3-Year RORE % is -50.20 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 ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.25 is trading 420.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24. GuruFocus considers ZW Data Action Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A8Q:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -50.20
  • GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $1.25 (420.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A8Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ZW Data Action Technologies Business Description

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Address 8th Floor, 29 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc provides one-stop services for clients on its Omni-channel advertising, precision marketing, influencer marketing and data analysis management system. It also develops block-chain enabled web/mobile applications and provides Software-as-a-Service services for clients. In addition, it provides intellectual property licensing services. The company derives revenue from distributing the right to use search engine marketing service it purchased from key search engines to increase the sales conversion rate for clients business promotion on both mobile and computer searches; providing internet advertising and related marketing services for clients businesses; providing intellectual property licensing services; and providing Blockchain-based SaaS Services.
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