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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.
Howteh Technology Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.24%.
The industry rank for Howteh Technology Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3114's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 81.76% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.935
vs ROCO:3114: 29.24
Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) 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.
Howteh Technology Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Howteh Technology Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howteh Technology 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.
ROCO:3114 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Howteh Technology 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.
Howteh Technology Co 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Howteh Technology Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howteh Technology 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.
Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) has a 3-Year RORE % of 29.24 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 Howteh Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #27 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Howteh Technology Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Howteh Technology Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 29.24. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.94. Howteh Technology Co's value of 29.24 is 643.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #27 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howteh Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howteh Technology Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #27 out of 148 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Howteh Technology Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.94. Howteh Technology Co's value of 29.24 is 643.1% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.94, based on 148 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. Howteh Technology Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 29.24 is 643.1% 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 Howteh Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howteh Technology Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 29.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howteh Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.54, compared to a current price of NT$31.30 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 29.24 and 643.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.94. Howteh Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114), the current 3-Year RORE % is 29.24 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 Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$31.30 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.54.
GuruFocus considers Howteh Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3114:
3-Year RORE %: 29.24
GF Value™: NT$28.54 vs. price of NT$31.30 (9.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 643.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#27 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3114 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howteh Technology Co Ltd is engaged mainly in trading and agency business in passive electronic components, active electronic components, integrated circuit carrier board equipment, chemicals and raw materials, semiconductors and optical equipment. Its operating segment includes Taiwan Segment responsible for the agency sales of electronic components and process equipment in Taiwan; and China and South East Asia segment responsible for the distribution of electronic components in Eastern and Southern China (including Hongkong) and Vietnam. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Taiwan segment.
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