Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) 3-Year RORE % : 0.17% (As of Mar. 2026)


SHSE:688981 Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp SHSE:688981
79 GF Score
Price ¥144.10
GF Value ¥69.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Semiconductor Manufacturing International 3-Year RORE %?

Semiconductor Manufacturing International SHSE:688981 -6.72% 79 3-Year RORE % is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688981 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥69.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 961 Semiconductors companies, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks worse than 58.38% 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. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17%.

The industry rank for Semiconductor Manufacturing International's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688981's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
58.38% of 961 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 12.15 vs SHSE:688981: 0.17

Semiconductor Manufacturing International  (SHSE:688981) 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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Semiconductor Manufacturing International 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Semiconductor Manufacturing International'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.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International 3-Year RORE % Chart

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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SHSE:688981 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International'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.


Semiconductor Manufacturing International 3-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Semiconductor Manufacturing International's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Semiconductor Manufacturing International's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Semiconductor Manufacturing International 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Semiconductor Manufacturing International'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 )
=( 0.635-0.632 )/( 1.772-0 )
=0.003/1.772
=0.17 %

* 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 0.17 mean?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) has a 3-Year RORE % of 0.17 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #561 out of 961 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.17. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.15. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's value of 0.17 is 98.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #561 out of 961 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Semiconductor Manufacturing International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semiconductor Manufacturing International's 3-Year RORE % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #561 out of 961 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Semiconductor Manufacturing International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.15. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's value of 0.17 is 98.6% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Semiconductors companies is 12.15, based on 961 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. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current 3-Year RORE % of 0.17 is 98.6% 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥69.55, compared to a current price of ¥144.10 — trading 107.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 0.17 and 98.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 12.15. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981), the current 3-Year RORE % is 0.17 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥144.10 is trading 107.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥69.55. GuruFocus considers Semiconductor Manufacturing International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688981:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 0.17
  • GF Value™: ¥69.55 vs. price of ¥144.10 (107.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.6% below the Semiconductors median (#561 of 961)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Semiconductor Manufacturing International Business Description

Address No. 18 Zhangjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Founded in 2000, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is the largest foundry in China and the third-largest globally after TSMC and Samsung Electronics, overtaking GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics in 2024. The company's headquarters and foundry are in Shanghai, with additional foundries in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its products are used in artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, memory, and "Internet of Things" products. SMIC employs 19,952 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
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