Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) 3-Year RORE % : -30.85% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:0C9 Cheetah Mobile Inc STU:0C9
49 GF Score
Price €2.46
GF Value €5.19
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What is Cheetah Mobile 3-Year RORE %?

Cheetah Mobile STU:0C9 -0.81% 49 3-Year RORE % is -30.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:0C9 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 530 Interactive Media companies, Cheetah Mobile ranks worse than 68.3% 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. Cheetah Mobile's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -30.85%.

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

STU:0C9's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
68.3% of 530 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -0.91 vs STU:0C9: -30.85

Cheetah Mobile  (STU:0C9) 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.


Cheetah Mobile 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


Cheetah Mobile 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheetah Mobile'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.

Cheetah Mobile 3-Year RORE % Chart

Cheetah Mobile Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.24 0.00 33.47 0.00 -25.65

Cheetah Mobile Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 32.42 14.54 10.10 -25.65 -30.85

STU:0C9 vs BZFD, BODI, GIBO: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cheetah Mobile'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.


Cheetah Mobile 3-Year RORE % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cheetah Mobile's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheetah Mobile's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Cheetah Mobile 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Cheetah Mobile'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 )
=( -0.994--2.994 )/( -6.483-0 )
=2/-6.483
=-30.85 %

* 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 -30.85 mean?
Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) has a 3-Year RORE % of -30.85 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 Cheetah Mobile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #362 out of 530 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Cheetah Mobile's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Cheetah Mobile's current 3-Year RORE % is -30.85. Based on the distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #362 out of 530 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheetah Mobile has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheetah Mobile's 3-Year RORE % compare to BZFD and BODI?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #362 out of 530 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Cheetah Mobile in the lower half of its industry. 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 Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Interactive Media industry context. 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 Cheetah Mobile and its competitors. Cheetah Mobile's current 3-Year RORE % is -30.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheetah Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.19, compared to a current price of €2.46 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -30.85. Cheetah Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9), the current 3-Year RORE % is -30.85 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.46 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.19. GuruFocus considers Cheetah Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:0C9:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -30.85
  • GF Value™: €5.19 vs. price of €2.46 (52.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0C9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cheetah Mobile Business Description

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Cheetah Mobile Inc along with its subsidiaries provides comprehensive products and services on PCs and mobile devices. It generates revenue from utility-related business, including advertising services and premium membership services. It also provides multi-cloud management platform and overseas advertising agency service. The company operates in two segments: Internet business, and AI and others. The companies products and services includes Robotic Products, Global to B Services etc. The firm's majority of the revenue is derived from the internet business segment that provides mobile advertising services to advertising customers, as well as selling advertisements and referring user traffic on its mobile and PC platforms. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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