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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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,306.46%.
The industry rank for Sanyo Chemical Industries's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SYCHF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 100% of 1519
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.22
vs SYCHF: -1306.46
Sanyo Chemical Industries (OTCPK:SYCHF) 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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Sanyo Chemical Industries 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanyo Chemical Industries's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a 3-Year RORE % of -1,306.46 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #1519 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Sanyo Chemical Industries' current 3-Year RORE % is -1,306.46. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #1519 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanyo Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Chemical Industries' 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #1519 out of 1519 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Sanyo Chemical Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.22. 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.22, based on 1,519 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current 3-Year RORE % is -1,306.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -1,306.46. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.60, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -1,306.46. Sanyo Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF), the current 3-Year RORE % is -1,306.46 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.55 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.60.
Key valuation signals for SYCHF:
3-Year RORE %: -1,306.46
GF Value™: $22.60 vs. price of $32.55 (44% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYCHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes its operations into four primary segments based on product type. The toiletries and health care segment, which generates the most revenue of any segment, sells disposable baby diapers, surfactants used to produce hair care products and detergents, and base materials for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The petroleum and automotives segment sells polyurethane used to produce automobile seats and interior components as well as fuel additives. The plastics and textiles and information and electronics segment sells a variety of plastic products for consumers as well as the transportation and electronics industries. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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