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Orexo ABOSTO:ORX -4.23%37 3-Year RORE % is 36.61 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ORX with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 940 Drug Manufacturers companies, Orexo AB ranks better than 78.51% 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.
Orexo AB's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 36.61%.
The industry rank for Orexo AB's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ORX's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 78.51% of 940
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.075
vs OSTO:ORX: 36.61
Orexo AB (OSTO:ORX) 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.
Orexo AB 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Orexo AB 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orexo AB'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Orexo AB'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.
Orexo AB 3-Year RORE % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Orexo AB's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orexo AB'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 Jun. 2026 and 3-year before.
Orexo AB (OSTO:ORX) has a 3-Year RORE % of 36.61 as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Orexo AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orexo AB ranks #202 out of 940 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Orexo AB's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Orexo AB's current 3-Year RORE % is 36.61. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.08. Orexo AB's value of 36.61 is 1090.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orexo AB ranks #202 out of 940 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orexo AB has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orexo AB's 3-Year RORE % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Orexo AB ranks #202 out of 940 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Orexo AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.08. Orexo AB's value of 36.61 is 1090.6% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.08, based on 940 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. Orexo AB's current 3-Year RORE % of 36.61 is 1090.6% 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 Orexo AB and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orexo AB's current 3-Year RORE % is 36.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orexo AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orexo AB (OSTO:ORX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.37, compared to a current price of kr21.50 — trading 237.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 36.61 and 1090.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.08. Orexo AB's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 8 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 Orexo AB (OSTO:ORX), the current 3-Year RORE % is 36.61 as of Jun. 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 Orexo AB (OSTO:ORX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orexo AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr21.50 is trading 237.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.37.
GuruFocus considers Orexo AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ORX:
3-Year RORE %: 36.61
GF Value™: kr6.37 vs. price of kr21.50 (237.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1090.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#202 of 940)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ORX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orexo AB is a Swedish pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing treatments for severe diseases and life-saving rescue medications to meet future healthcare needs, developing improved medications based on proprietary drug delivery technologies. At the core of its innovation is AmorphOX, which improves bioavailability and stability for both large and small molecules. It has developed four drugs from concept to approval, including Zubsolv, Abstral, Edluar, and Diabact UBT. The company's current development efforts focus on AmorphOX, with projects in preclinical and clinical phases across multiple therapeutic areas. It operates through US Commercial and HQ & Pipeline, which generate maximum revenue, and operates in the US, EU, and UK generating maximum revenue, and the Rest of the World.
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