PilotPOGHF 77 3-Year RORE % is -6.41 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates POGHF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,898 Industrial Products companies, Pilot ranks worse than 58.76% 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.
Pilot's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.41%.
The industry rank for Pilot's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
POGHF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 58.76% of 2898
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs POGHF: -6.41
Pilot (OTCPK:POGHF) 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.
Pilot 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Pilot 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pilot'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Pilot'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.
Pilot 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pilot's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilot'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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Pilot (POGHF) has a 3-Year RORE % of -6.41 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Pilot and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilot ranks #1703 out of 2898 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Pilot's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Pilot's current 3-Year RORE % is -6.41. Based on the distribution chart, Pilot ranks #1703 out of 2898 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pilot has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilot's 3-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pilot ranks #1703 out of 2898 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Pilot in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.34. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.34, based on 2,898 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. 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 Pilot and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilot's current 3-Year RORE % is -6.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilot (POGHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.04, compared to a current price of $10.45 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -6.41. Pilot's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Pilot (POGHF), the current 3-Year RORE % is -6.41 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pilot (POGHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilot stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.45 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.04.
GuruFocus considers Pilot to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for POGHF:
3-Year RORE %: -6.41
GF Value™: $10.04 vs. price of $10.45 (4.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POGHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pilot Corp is a Japanese company that manufactures, purchases, and distributes stationery items, including writing instruments, other stationery products, and toys, and relevant services. The company operates through four segments: Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The Japan segment distributes products through direct sales to retail stores in Japan, and this segment contributes a majority proportion of total group revenue. The Americas segment is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sales of ball pens in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The Europe segment operates in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and others. The Asia segment provides writing materials in Taiwan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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