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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.
Seco SpA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.38%.
The industry rank for Seco SpA's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:IOT's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 83.87% of 2381
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.23
vs MIL:IOT: 60.38
Seco SpA (MIL:IOT) 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.
Seco SpA 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Seco SpA 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seco SpA'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.
MIL:IOT vs SNDK, DELL, STX: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Seco SpA'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.
Seco SpA 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Seco SpA's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seco SpA'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.
Seco SpA (MIL:IOT) has a 3-Year RORE % of 60.38 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 Seco SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seco SpA ranks #384 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Seco SpA's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Seco SpA's current 3-Year RORE % is 60.38. The Hardware industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.23. Seco SpA's value of 60.38 is 1054.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seco SpA ranks #384 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seco SpA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seco SpA's 3-Year RORE % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Seco SpA ranks #384 out of 2381 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Seco SpA in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.23. Seco SpA's value of 60.38 is 1054.5% 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 5.23, based on 2,381 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. Seco SpA's current 3-Year RORE % of 60.38 is 1054.5% 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 Seco SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seco SpA's current 3-Year RORE % is 60.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seco SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seco SpA (MIL:IOT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.08, compared to a current price of €3.13 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 60.38 and 1054.5% above the Hardware industry median of 5.23. Seco SpA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Seco SpA (MIL:IOT), the current 3-Year RORE % is 60.38 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 Seco SpA (MIL:IOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seco SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.13 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.08.
GuruFocus considers Seco SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:IOT:
3-Year RORE %: 60.38
GF Value™: €3.08 vs. price of €3.13 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1054.5% above the Hardware median (#384 of 2381)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:IOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seco SpA is engaged in designing and developing embedded computing solutions and technologies for the digitization of industrial products, focusing on Edge Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The group mainly serves industrial OEMs and system integrators through a business-to-business model, offering both hardware solutions-such as modules, single board computers, and HMI systems-and its proprietary Clea IoT-AI software platform for connectivity, device management, and AI deployment. The company operates through two segments: Seco and Seco NE.
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