Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) 3-Year RORE % : 32.17% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2181 Persol Holdings Co Ltd TSE:2181
86 GF Score
Price 円262.30
GF Value 円295.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Persol Holdings Co 3-Year RORE %?

Persol Holdings Co TSE:2181 +1.04% 86 3-Year RORE % is 32.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円295.96 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 978 Business Services companies, Persol Holdings Co ranks better than 72.6% 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. Persol Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.17%.

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

TSE:2181's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
72.6% of 978 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.905 vs TSE:2181: 32.17

Persol Holdings Co  (TSE:2181) 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.


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Persol Holdings Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Persol Holdings Co'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.

Persol Holdings Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

Persol Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year RORE %
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Persol Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only 41.40 40.35 75.66 42.06 32.17

TSE:2181 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol Holdings Co'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.


Persol Holdings Co 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Persol Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Persol Holdings Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Persol Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 )
=( 19.17-13.139 )/( 48.349-29.6 )
=6.031/18.749
=32.17 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 32.17 mean?
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a 3-Year RORE % of 32.17 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #268 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Persol Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 32.17. The Business Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.91. Persol Holdings Co's value of 32.17 is 307% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #268 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #268 out of 978 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Persol Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.91. Persol Holdings Co's value of 32.17 is 307% 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 Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.91, based on 978 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. Persol Holdings Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 32.17 is 307% 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persol Holdings Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 32.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円295.96, compared to a current price of 円262.30 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 32.17 and 307% above the Business Services industry median of 7.91. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current 3-Year RORE % is 32.17 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円262.30 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円295.96. GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 32.17
  • GF Value™: 円295.96 vs. price of 円262.30 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 307% above the Business Services median (#268 of 978)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Persol Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-1-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0053
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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