Arch Meter (TPE:4588) 3-Year RORE % : -19.22% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:4588 Arch Meter Corp TPE:4588
67 GF Score
Price NT$52.30
GF Value NT$72.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arch Meter 3-Year RORE %?

Arch Meter TPE:4588 +0.58% 67 3-Year RORE % is -19.22 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4588 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$72.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,884 Industrial Products companies, Arch Meter ranks worse than 70.6% 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. Arch Meter's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -19.22%.

The industry rank for Arch Meter's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:4588's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
70.6% of 2884 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.175 vs TPE:4588: -19.22

Arch Meter  (TPE:4588) 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.

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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.


Arch Meter 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


Arch Meter 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arch Meter'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.

Arch Meter 3-Year RORE % Chart

Arch Meter Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 59.20 -19.22

Arch Meter Quarterly Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 59.20 39.96 -1.93 -18.89 -19.22

TPE:4588 vs VRT, BE: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Arch Meter'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.


Arch Meter 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Arch Meter's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arch Meter's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Arch Meter 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Arch Meter's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 3.17-4.01 )/( 11.37-7 )
=-0.84/4.37
=-19.22 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -19.22 mean?
Arch Meter (TPE:4588) has a 3-Year RORE % of -19.22 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 Arch Meter and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arch Meter ranks #2036 out of 2884 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Arch Meter's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Arch Meter's current 3-Year RORE % is -19.22. Based on the distribution chart, Arch Meter ranks #2036 out of 2884 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arch Meter has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arch Meter's 3-Year RORE % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Arch Meter ranks #2036 out of 2884 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Arch Meter in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.18. 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 5.18, based on 2,884 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 Arch Meter and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arch Meter's current 3-Year RORE % is -19.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arch Meter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter (TPE:4588) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$72.53, compared to a current price of NT$52.30 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -19.22. Arch Meter's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588), the current 3-Year RORE % is -19.22 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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$52.30 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$72.53. GuruFocus considers Arch Meter to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4588:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -19.22
  • GF Value™: NT$72.53 vs. price of NT$52.30 (27.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arch Meter Business Description

Address No.256-15, Jingguan Boulevard, Xiangshan District, Hsinchu, TWN, 300079
Arch Meter Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading measuring instruments and control equipment. Its products include Embedded Instrumentation, Product Line, Electronic Energy Meter, Power Measurement Instrument, and Smart Meter IC. It operates in a single segment.
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