Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) 3-Year RORE % : 6.07% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:NEXTO Next Biometrics Group ASA OSTO:NEXTO
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GF Value kr68.27
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What is Next Biometrics Group ASA 3-Year RORE %?

Next Biometrics Group ASA OSTO:NEXTO 33 3-Year RORE % is 6.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NEXTO with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of kr68.27. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,381 Hardware companies, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks better than 50.65% 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. Next Biometrics Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.07%.

The industry rank for Next Biometrics Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:NEXTo's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
50.65% of 2381 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.26 vs OSTO:NEXTo: 6.07

Next Biometrics Group ASA  (OSTO:NEXTo) 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.


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Next Biometrics Group ASA 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.

Next Biometrics Group ASA 3-Year RORE % Chart

Next Biometrics Group ASA Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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Next Biometrics Group ASA Quarterly Data
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OSTO:NEXTO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.


Next Biometrics Group ASA 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Next Biometrics Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Next Biometrics Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Next Biometrics Group ASA 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Next Biometrics Group ASA'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 )
=( -4.405--3.716 )/( -11.36-0 )
=-0.689/-11.36
=6.07 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 6.07 mean?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a 3-Year RORE % of 6.07 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #1175 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.07. The Hardware industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26. Next Biometrics Group ASA's value of 6.07 is 15.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #1175 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Next Biometrics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next Biometrics Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #1175 out of 2381 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Next Biometrics Group ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26. Next Biometrics Group ASA's value of 6.07 is 15.4% 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 5.26, 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. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current 3-Year RORE % of 6.07 is 15.4% 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 6.07. The stock's GF Value™ is kr68.27, compared to a current price of kr9.64 — trading 85.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 6.07 and 15.4% above the Hardware industry median of 5.26. Next Biometrics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO), the current 3-Year RORE % is 6.07 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next Biometrics Group ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr9.64 is trading 85.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr68.27.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEXTO:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 6.07
  • GF Value™: kr68.27 vs. price of kr9.64 (85.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.4% above the Hardware median (#1175 of 2381)

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


Next Biometrics Group ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges NEXT:Norway0QWK:UK
Address Stortorvet 7, Oslo, NOR, 0155
Next Biometrics Group ASA provides fingerprint sensor technology and products. The company's products are utilized for Smart Card, Government ID, Access control, Notebook, and others. The company's products include smart card solutions, fingerprint sensor modules, fingerprint readers, Aadhar products, Software DevKits, and Hardware DevKits. The company has one operating segment namely; Fingerprint sensor Technology. The company's Geographic customer base consists of Asia (Japan and India), Europe (France and Germany) and North America.
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