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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.
Wafer Works's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.10%.
The industry rank for Wafer Works's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6182's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 56.36% of 967
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 12.8
vs ROCO:6182: 21.10
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.
Wafer Works 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Wafer Works 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wafer Works'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:6182 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Wafer Works'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.
Wafer Works 3-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Wafer Works's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wafer Works'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.
Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) has a 3-Year RORE % of 21.10 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 Wafer Works and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wafer Works ranks #422 out of 967 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Wafer Works' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Wafer Works' current 3-Year RORE % is 21.10. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.80. Wafer Works' value of 21.10 is 64.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wafer Works ranks #422 out of 967 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wafer Works has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafer Works' 3-Year RORE % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Wafer Works ranks #422 out of 967 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Wafer Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.80. Wafer Works' value of 21.10 is 64.8% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Semiconductors companies is 12.80, based on 967 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. Wafer Works's current 3-Year RORE % of 21.10 is 64.8% 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 Wafer Works and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wafer Works's current 3-Year RORE % is 21.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wafer Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.36, compared to a current price of NT$89.00 — trading 166.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 21.10 and 64.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 12.80. Wafer Works' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182), the current 3-Year RORE % is 21.10 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$89.00 is trading 166.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.36.
GuruFocus considers Wafer Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6182:
3-Year RORE %: 21.10
GF Value™: NT$33.36 vs. price of NT$89.00 (166.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.8% above the Semiconductors median (#422 of 967)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6182 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wafer Works Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor materials; the technique consulting business, service business, and trading for the above items. Its customized silicon wafer services are Polished wafers, Leijingjingyuan, SOI wafers, Gallium nitride epitaxial wafers, and Custom wafers. Its geographical segments include Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong), the United States, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan. The Group's revenue is derived from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor wafers.
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