K Way Co (ROCO:5201) 3-Year RORE % : -169.74% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5201 K Way Co Ltd ROCO:5201
66 GF Score
Price NT$27.30
GF Value NT$41.21
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is K Way Co 3-Year RORE %?

K Way Co ROCO:5201 -0.55% 66 3-Year RORE % is -169.74 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5201 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,548 Software companies, K Way Co ranks worse than 95.17% 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. K Way Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -169.74%.

The industry rank for K Way Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5201's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
95.17% of 2548 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.745 vs ROCO:5201: -169.74

K Way Co  (ROCO:5201) 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.


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K Way Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K Way 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.

K Way Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

K Way Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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K Way Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 95.71 -0.75 -125.42 -63.56 -169.74

ROCO:5201 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, K Way 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.


K Way Co 3-Year RORE % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, K Way Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K Way Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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K Way Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

K Way Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 )
=( -0.051-2.271 )/( 4.45-3.082 )
=-2.322/1.368
=-169.74 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -169.74 mean?
K Way Co (ROCO:5201) has a 3-Year RORE % of -169.74 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 K Way Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, K Way Co ranks #2425 out of 2548 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is K Way Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
K Way Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -169.74. Based on the distribution chart, K Way Co ranks #2425 out of 2548 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K Way Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Way Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, K Way Co ranks #2425 out of 2548 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places K Way Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.75. 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 Software company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Software companies is 2.75, based on 2,548 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 K Way Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Way Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -169.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Way Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Way Co (ROCO:5201) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.21, compared to a current price of NT$27.30 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -169.74. K Way Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 K Way Co (ROCO:5201), the current 3-Year RORE % is -169.74 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 K Way Co (ROCO:5201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Way Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$27.30 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.21. GuruFocus considers K Way Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5201:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -169.74
  • GF Value™: NT$41.21 vs. price of NT$27.30 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


K Way Co Business Description

Address Guangfu North Road, 5th Floor, No. 35, Lane 11, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN
K Way Co Ltd operates as a software company in financial industry. The company is focuses on the development of key system software in the securities and financial industry for trading, settlement, market data, FIX, trading tools. It mainly offers stable and speedy trading system, cross platform system, database settlement system, money management system, investment account management system & others.
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