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BYD CoLTS:0VSO 93 3-Year RORE % is -7.54 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0VSO with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,250 Vehicles & Parts companies, BYD Co ranks worse than 60.16% 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.
BYD Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.54%.
The industry rank for BYD Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0VSO's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 60.16% of 1250
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.325
vs LTS:0VSO: -7.54
BYD Co (LTS:0VSO) 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.
BYD Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
BYD Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BYD 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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, BYD 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.
BYD Co 3-Year RORE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BYD Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BYD 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.
BYD Co (LTS:0VSO) has a 3-Year RORE % of -7.54 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 BYD Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #752 out of 1250 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is BYD Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
BYD Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -7.54. Based on the distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #752 out of 1250 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BYD Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BYD Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #752 out of 1250 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places BYD Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.33. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.33, based on 1,250 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. 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 BYD Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BYD Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -7.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BYD Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co (LTS:0VSO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.98, compared to a current price of €35.61 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -7.54. BYD Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 BYD Co (LTS:0VSO), the current 3-Year RORE % is -7.54 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 BYD Co (LTS:0VSO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €35.61 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.98.
GuruFocus considers BYD Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0VSO:
3-Year RORE %: -7.54
GF Value™: €39.98 vs. price of €35.61 (10.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0VSO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1995, BYD is a leading Chinese manufacturer in the design, development, and production of new energy vehicles, or NEVs. In March 2022, the firm discontinued production of internal combustion engine, or ICE, vehicles. Its products primarily target the growing midpriced mass-market segment in China's passenger vehicle market. The company sold about 4.6 million passenger NEVs in 2025, accounting for 30% of the Chinese passenger NEV market. Besides automobile production, the company is also engaged in handset components and assembly services, as well as the rechargeable battery and photovoltaics business. After more than 25 years of development, the company has established over 30 industrial parks worldwide.
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