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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.
Chubu Suisan Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.26%.
The industry rank for Chubu Suisan Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:8145's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 70.21% of 292
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.93
vs NGO:8145: 18.26
Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) 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.
Chubu Suisan Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Chubu Suisan Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chubu Suisan 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.
NGO:8145 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Chubu Suisan 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.
Chubu Suisan Co 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chubu Suisan Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Suisan 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.
Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) has a 3-Year RORE % of 18.26 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 Chubu Suisan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #87 out of 292 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Chubu Suisan Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Chubu Suisan Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 18.26. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.93. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 18.26 is 1863.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #87 out of 292 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chubu Suisan Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Suisan Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #87 out of 292 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Chubu Suisan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.93. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 18.26 is 1863.4% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.93, based on 292 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. Chubu Suisan Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 18.26 is 1863.4% 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 Chubu Suisan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Suisan Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 18.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Suisan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,766.77, compared to a current price of 円3,495.00 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 18.26 and 1863.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.93. Chubu Suisan Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145), the current 3-Year RORE % is 18.26 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 Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,495.00 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,766.77.
GuruFocus considers Chubu Suisan Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:8145:
3-Year RORE %: 18.26
GF Value™: 円2,766.77 vs. price of 円3,495.00 (26.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1863.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#87 of 292)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:8145 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Suisan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the wholesale of fish and marine products. It offers fresh, frozen, and processed fish. It is also involved in manufacturing feed and fish meal, and real estate leasing activities, as well as providing refrigerated warehousing services.
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