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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.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.71%.
The industry rank for Taiwan Styrene Monomer's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1310's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 61.69% of 1519
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs TPE:1310: 15.71
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.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Taiwan Styrene Monomer 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 Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Styrene Monomer'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.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Styrene Monomer'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.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) has a 3-Year RORE % of 15.71 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #582 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.71. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's value of 15.71 is 144.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #582 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Styrene Monomer has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Styrene Monomer's 3-Year RORE % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #582 out of 1519 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Taiwan Styrene Monomer in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's value of 15.71 is 144.3% 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.43, 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. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current 3-Year RORE % of 15.71 is 144.3% 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.53, compared to a current price of NT$9.96 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 15.71 and 144.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.43. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310), the current 3-Year RORE % is 15.71 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$9.96 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.53.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Styrene Monomer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1310:
3-Year RORE %: 15.71
GF Value™: NT$9.53 vs. price of NT$9.96 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 144.3% above the Chemicals median (#582 of 1519)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp manufactures and sells styrene monomer. The company's products include Styrene Monomer, Para-diethyl benzene, Toluene, and Ethyl benzene. Its main clients are the manufacturers of Polystyrene, ABS resins, and Synthetic rubber, of which the products are widely applied in industries of: electric appliances, machines, electronics, automobiles, and packaging etc. Its segments consist of the Plasticization segment, which engages in manufacturing and domestic/international sales of styrene monomer, chemical and plastic materials; the Investment segment, which engages in investment business; and the Other segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Plasticization segment from Asia. Geographically, it operates in Asia, America, and Europe.
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