Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823) 3-Year RORE % : 5.19% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:603823 Lily Group Co Ltd SHSE:603823
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What is Lily Group Co 3-Year RORE %?

Lily Group Co SHSE:603823 +3.30% 62 3-Year RORE % is 5.19 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603823 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,520 Chemicals companies, Lily Group Co ranks worse than 52.63% 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. Lily Group Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.19%.

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

SHSE:603823's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
52.63% of 1520 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.99 vs SHSE:603823: 5.19

Lily Group Co  (SHSE:603823) 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.


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Lily Group Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lily Group 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.

Lily Group Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

Lily Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Lily Group Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:603823 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lily Group 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.


Lily Group Co 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lily Group Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lily Group Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Lily Group Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 )
=( 0.39-0.355 )/( 1.185-0.51 )
=0.035/0.675
=5.19 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 5.19 mean?
Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823) has a 3-Year RORE % of 5.19 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 Lily Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lily Group Co ranks #800 out of 1520 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Lily Group Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Lily Group Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 5.19. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.99. Lily Group Co's value of 5.19 is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lily Group Co ranks #800 out of 1520 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lily Group Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lily Group Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lily Group Co ranks #800 out of 1520 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Lily Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.99. Lily Group Co's value of 5.19 is 25.8% below 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.99, based on 1,520 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. Lily Group Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 5.19 is 25.8% below 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 Lily Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lily Group Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 5.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lily Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.48, compared to a current price of ¥77.70 — trading 816.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 5.19 and 25.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.99. Lily Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823), the current 3-Year RORE % is 5.19 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 Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lily Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥77.70 is trading 816.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.48. GuruFocus considers Lily Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603823:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 5.19
  • GF Value™: ¥8.48 vs. price of ¥77.70 (816.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.8% below the Chemicals median (#800 of 1520)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lily Group Co Business Description

Address No. 1768, Jingwu Road, Qiantang New District, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, CHN, 311228
Lily Group Co Ltd is a chemical manufacturing company. Its products includes pigment for inks, pigment for coatings, pigment for plastics and intermediates. Further it is also involved in import and export trade, investment, and real estate businesses.
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