PulmonxLUNG 49 3-Year RORE % is -5.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUNG with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Pulmonx ranks worse than 51.87% 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.
Pulmonx's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.61%.
The industry rank for Pulmonx's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LUNG's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 51.87% of 777
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -4.03
vs LUNG: -5.61
Pulmonx (NAS:LUNG) 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.
Pulmonx 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Pulmonx 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pulmonx'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 Medical Devices subindustry, Pulmonx'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.
Pulmonx 3-Year RORE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Pulmonx's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pulmonx'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.
Pulmonx (LUNG) has a 3-Year RORE % of -5.61 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 Pulmonx and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pulmonx ranks #403 out of 777 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Pulmonx's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Pulmonx's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.61. Based on the distribution chart, Pulmonx ranks #403 out of 777 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pulmonx has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pulmonx's 3-Year RORE % compare to MDAI and QTI?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Pulmonx ranks #403 out of 777 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Pulmonx 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Pulmonx and its competitors. Pulmonx's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pulmonx stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulmonx (LUNG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.14, compared to a current price of $1.54 — trading 78.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -5.61. Pulmonx's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Pulmonx (LUNG), the current 3-Year RORE % is -5.61 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 Pulmonx (LUNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulmonx stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.54 is trading 78.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.14.
GuruFocus considers Pulmonx to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LUNG:
3-Year RORE %: -5.61
GF Value™: $7.14 vs. price of $1.54 (78.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pulmonx Corp is a commercial-stage medical technology company that provides a minimally invasive treatment for patients with severe emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). solution, which is comprised of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve (Zephyr Valve), the Chartis Pulmonary Assessment System (Chartis System), and the LungTraX Platform, is designed to treat severe emphysema patients who, despite medical management, are still profoundly symptomatic and either do not want or are ineligible for surgical approaches. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the provision of cloud hosting and management services. The company geographically, operates in the USA, the EMEA, the Asia Pacific, and other international regions, the majority of revenue from USA.
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