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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.
Seiko Epson's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -65.26%.
The industry rank for Seiko Epson's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SE7's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 84.04% of 2381
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs STU:SE7: -65.26
Seiko Epson (STU:SE7) 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.
Seiko Epson 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Seiko Epson 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seiko Epson'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:SE7 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Seiko Epson'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.
Seiko Epson 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Seiko Epson's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seiko Epson'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.
Seiko Epson (STU:SE7) has a 3-Year RORE % of -65.26 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 Seiko Epson and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #2001 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Seiko Epson's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Seiko Epson's current 3-Year RORE % is -65.26. Based on the distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #2001 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seiko Epson has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiko Epson's 3-Year RORE % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #2001 out of 2381 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Seiko Epson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26. 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 5.26, based on 2,381 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 Seiko Epson and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seiko Epson's current 3-Year RORE % is -65.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiko Epson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson (STU:SE7) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.83, compared to a current price of €15.07 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -65.26. Seiko Epson's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Seiko Epson (STU:SE7), the current 3-Year RORE % is -65.26 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 Seiko Epson (STU:SE7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.07 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.83.
GuruFocus considers Seiko Epson to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SE7:
3-Year RORE %: -65.26
GF Value™: €13.83 vs. price of €15.07 (9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SE7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seiko Epson Corp is a Japan-based electronics manufacturer of printers and imaging equipment. The company operates through three segments. The Manufacturing-related and Wearables segment includes industrial robots, small injection molding machines, watches, watch movements, crystal devices, semiconductors, metal powders, surface treatment, and PCs. The Printing Solutions segment covers office and home inkjet printers, serial impact dot matrix printers, page printers, color image scanners, dry office paper machines, commercial and industrial inkjet printers, POS system products, rubber printers, and related consumables. The Visual Communication segment focuses on LCD projectors, smart glasses, and related products. It generates the majority of revenue from the Printing Solutions segment.
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