System Location Co (TSE:2480) 3-Year RORE % : -12.82% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2480 System Location Co Ltd TSE:2480
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Price 円1,700.00
GF Value 円1,432.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is System Location Co 3-Year RORE %?

System Location Co TSE:2480 80 3-Year RORE % is -12.82 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2480 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,432.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 976 Business Services companies, System Location Co ranks worse than 68.34% 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. System Location Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.82%.

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

TSE:2480's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
68.34% of 976 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.49 vs TSE:2480: -12.82

System Location Co  (TSE:2480) 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.


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System Location Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for System Location 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.

System Location Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

System Location Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.14 -2.58 -6.13 -5.73 -12.82

System Location Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -6.13 -0.31 -5.73 -1.31 -12.82

TSE:2480 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, System Location 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.


System Location Co 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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System Location Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

System Location 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 )
=( 84.19-105.98 )/( 283.94-114 )
=-21.79/169.94
=-12.82 %

* 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 -12.82 mean?
System Location Co (TSE:2480) has a 3-Year RORE % of -12.82 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 System Location Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, System Location Co ranks #667 out of 976 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is System Location Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
System Location Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.82. Based on the distribution chart, System Location Co ranks #667 out of 976 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, System Location Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does System Location Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, System Location Co ranks #667 out of 976 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places System Location Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.49. 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 7.49, based on 976 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 System Location Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. System Location Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is System Location Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System Location Co (TSE:2480) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,432.07, compared to a current price of 円1,700.00 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -12.82. System Location Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 System Location Co (TSE:2480), the current 3-Year RORE % is -12.82 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 System Location Co (TSE:2480) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System Location Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,700.00 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,432.07. GuruFocus considers System Location Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2480:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -12.82
  • GF Value™: 円1,432.07 vs. price of 円1,700.00 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2480 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


System Location Co Business Description

Address 2-6-3, Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0043
System Location Co Ltd is engaged in providing business support for automobile-related businesses. The services offered by the company include a vehicle value calculation system, vehicle catalog database, new car sales support, and auto lease sales support portal site.
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円1,700.00
Price
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