Cotta Co (TSE:3359) 3-Year RORE % : -5.17% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3359 Cotta Co Ltd TSE:3359
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Price 円512.00
GF Value 円748.51
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What is Cotta Co 3-Year RORE %?

Cotta Co TSE:3359 -2.29% 83 3-Year RORE % is -5.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3359 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円748.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 374 Packaging & Containers companies, Cotta Co ranks worse than 56.42% 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. Cotta Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.17%.

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

TSE:3359's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
56.42% of 374 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: -0.4 vs TSE:3359: -5.17

Cotta Co  (TSE:3359) 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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Cotta Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cotta 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.

Cotta Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

Cotta Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.38 17.24 23.26 -5.46 -12.77

Cotta 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 13.03 -5.46 -18.29 -12.77 -5.17

TSE:3359 vs SW, PKG, IP: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cotta 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.


Cotta Co 3-Year RORE % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cotta Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cotta Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Cotta 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 )
=( 42.835-47.76 )/( 121.245-26 )
=-4.925/95.245
=-5.17 %

* 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 -5.17 mean?
Cotta Co (TSE:3359) has a 3-Year RORE % of -5.17 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 Cotta Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #211 out of 374 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Cotta Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Cotta Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.17. Based on the distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #211 out of 374 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cotta Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cotta Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #211 out of 374 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Cotta 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Cotta Co and its competitors. Cotta Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cotta Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co (TSE:3359) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円748.51, compared to a current price of 円512.00 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -5.17. Cotta Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Cotta Co (TSE:3359), the current 3-Year RORE % is -5.17 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 Cotta Co (TSE:3359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円512.00 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円748.51. GuruFocus considers Cotta Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3359:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -5.17
  • GF Value™: 円748.51 vs. price of 円512.00 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cotta Co Business Description

Address 4478-8 Kamiao, Oita Prefecture, Tsukumi, JPN, 879-2461
Cotta Co Ltd manufactures and sells confectionery food materials and food packaging materials in Japan. It offers cake boxes, handbags, wrapping paper, ribbons, freshness preserving agents, and confectionery materials such as butter and flour. The company serves candy stores, bakeries, and individuals.
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