Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) 3-Year RORE % : -52.43% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:2481 Townnews-Sha Co Ltd TSE:2481
67 GF Score
Price 円648.00
GF Value 円724.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Townnews-Sha Co 3-Year RORE %?

Townnews-Sha Co TSE:2481 +0.62% 67 3-Year RORE % is -52.43 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:2481 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円724.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Media - Diversified companies, Townnews-Sha Co ranks worse than 78.58% 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. Townnews-Sha Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -52.43%.

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

TSE:2481's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
78.58% of 957 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -3.24 vs TSE:2481: -52.43

Townnews-Sha Co  (TSE:2481) 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.


Townnews-Sha Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


Townnews-Sha Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Townnews-Sha 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.

Townnews-Sha Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

Townnews-Sha Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
3-Year RORE %
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Townnews-Sha Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 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 -9.41 0.00 -57.81 -52.43 0.00

TSE:2481 vs NYT, WLY: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Townnews-Sha 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.


Townnews-Sha Co 3-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townnews-Sha Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Townnews-Sha Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Townnews-Sha Co'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 )
=( 61.549-83.822 )/( 213.567-36 )
=-22.273/177.567
=-12.54 %

* 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 -52.43 mean?
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) has a 3-Year RORE % of -52.43 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 Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #752 out of 957 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Townnews-Sha Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Townnews-Sha Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -52.43. Based on the distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #752 out of 957 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Townnews-Sha Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townnews-Sha Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #752 out of 957 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Townnews-Sha Co in the lower half of its industry. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. 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 Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. Townnews-Sha Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -52.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Townnews-Sha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円724.85, compared to a current price of 円648.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -52.43. Townnews-Sha Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481), the current 3-Year RORE % is -52.43 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円648.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円724.85. GuruFocus considers Townnews-Sha Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2481:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -52.43
  • GF Value™: 円724.85 vs. price of 円648.00 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Townnews-Sha Co Business Description

Address Edanishi 2-1-3, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JPN
Townnews-Sha Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, production, printing of various printed materials, and creation and management of websites. It also provides a local information newspaper which contains familiar information about politics, economics, society, culture, and sports, as well as the sale of advertising spaces in the paper.
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