Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) 3-Year RORE % : 8.36% (As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:2923 Sato Foods Co Ltd TSE:2923
73 GF Score
Price 円8,310.00
GF Value 円8,304.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sato Foods Co 3-Year RORE %?

Sato Foods Co TSE:2923 -0.12% 73 3-Year RORE % is 8.36 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2923 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,304.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,829 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sato Foods Co ranks better than 52.32% 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. Sato Foods Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.36%.

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

TSE:2923's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
52.32% of 1829 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.02 vs TSE:2923: 8.36

Sato Foods Co  (TSE:2923) 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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Sato Foods Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sato Foods 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.

Sato Foods Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

Sato Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
3-Year RORE %
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Sato Foods Co Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:2923 vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sato Foods 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.


Sato Foods Co 3-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sato Foods Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2923
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Sato Foods Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Sato Foods Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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 )
=( 555.295-455.21 )/( 1397.026-200 )
=100.085/1197.026
=8.36 %

* 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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 8.36 mean?
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) has a 3-Year RORE % of 8.36 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Sato Foods Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #872 out of 1829 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Sato Foods Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Sato Foods Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.36. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02. Sato Foods Co's value of 8.36 is 38.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #872 out of 1829 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Foods Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #872 out of 1829 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Sato Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02. Sato Foods Co's value of 8.36 is 38.9% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.02, based on 1,829 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. Sato Foods Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 8.36 is 38.9% 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 Sato Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato Foods Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,304.60, compared to a current price of 円8,310.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 8.36 and 38.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.02. Sato Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923), the current 3-Year RORE % is 8.36 as of Apr. 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円8,310.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,304.60. GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2923:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 8.36
  • GF Value™: 円8,304.60 vs. price of 円8,310.00 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#872 of 1829)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sato Foods Co Business Description

Address 13-5 Takaramachi, Niigatahigashi-ku, Niigata Prefecture, Niigata, JPN, 950-8730
Sato Foods Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of packed mochi and packed cooked rice in Japan. Its packaged rice cakes include Sato sliced rice-cake crisp and slit, Round rice-cake single pack and Sato Kagami Mochi. Its packed rice products include Sato rice, low-protein rice and others.
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