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Sulzer AGSULZF 84 3-Year RORE % is 22.89 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SULZF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $161.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,882 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks better than 63.15% 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.
Sulzer AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.89%.
The industry rank for Sulzer AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SULZF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 63.15% of 2882
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.2
vs SULZF: 22.89
Sulzer AG (OTCPK:SULZF) 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.
Sulzer AG 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Sulzer AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sulzer AG'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer AG'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.
Sulzer AG 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sulzer AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sulzer AG'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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Sulzer AG (SULZF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 22.89 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Sulzer AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1062 out of 2882 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Sulzer AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Sulzer AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 22.89. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.20. Sulzer AG's value of 22.89 is 340.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1062 out of 2882 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sulzer AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sulzer AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1062 out of 2882 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Sulzer AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.20. Sulzer AG's value of 22.89 is 340.2% above 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.20, based on 2,882 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. Sulzer AG's current 3-Year RORE % of 22.89 is 340.2% above 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 Sulzer AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sulzer AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 22.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (SULZF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $161.96, compared to a current price of $169.60 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 22.89 and 340.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.20. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Sulzer AG (SULZF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 22.89 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sulzer AG (SULZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $169.60 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $161.96.
GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SULZF:
3-Year RORE %: 22.89
GF Value™: $161.96 vs. price of $169.60 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 340.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1062 of 2882)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SULZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
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