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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.
Rekor Systems's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -34.06%.
The industry rank for Rekor Systems's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:38E's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 73.24% of 2552
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs STU:38E: -34.06
Rekor Systems (STU:38E) 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.
Rekor Systems 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Rekor Systems 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rekor Systems'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.
STU:38E vs ROC, AGPU, BCRD: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Rekor Systems'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.
Rekor Systems 3-Year RORE % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Rekor Systems's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rekor Systems'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.
Rekor Systems (STU:38E) has a 3-Year RORE % of -34.06 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 Rekor Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rekor Systems ranks #1869 out of 2552 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Rekor Systems' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Rekor Systems' current 3-Year RORE % is -34.06. Based on the distribution chart, Rekor Systems ranks #1869 out of 2552 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rekor Systems has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rekor Systems' 3-Year RORE % compare to ROC and AGPU?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Rekor Systems ranks #1869 out of 2552 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Rekor Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.14. 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 3.14, based on 2,552 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 Rekor Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rekor Systems's current 3-Year RORE % is -34.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rekor Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rekor Systems (STU:38E) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.05, compared to a current price of €0.52 — trading 50.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -34.06. Rekor Systems' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Rekor Systems (STU:38E), the current 3-Year RORE % is -34.06 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 Rekor Systems (STU:38E) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rekor Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.52 is trading 50.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.05.
GuruFocus considers Rekor Systems to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:38E:
3-Year RORE %: -34.06
GF Value™: €1.05 vs. price of €0.52 (50.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:38E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rekor Systems Inc is a roadway intelligence company focused on modernizing public safety, urban mobility, and transportation management through solutions. The company delivers services and solutions that collect, connect, and organize mobility data, providing real-time insights to support decision making, enhance situational awareness, enable rapid response, and support predictive analytics. The Company derives its revenues mainly from the licensing and sale of its roadway data and traffic management product and service offerings. These offerings include a mixture of data collection, implementation, engineering, customer support, and maintenance services, as well as software and hardware. The company operates in the United States and other regions.
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