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Kitabo CoTSE:3409 49 3-Year RORE % is -7.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3409 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円89.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kitabo Co ranks worse than 59.78% 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.
Kitabo Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.64%.
The industry rank for Kitabo Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3409's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 59.78% of 1002
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs TSE:3409: -7.64
Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) 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.
Kitabo Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kitabo Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitabo 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co 3-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kitabo Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitabo Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) has a 3-Year RORE % of -7.64 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #599 out of 1002 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Kitabo Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kitabo Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -7.64. Based on the distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #599 out of 1002 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitabo Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitabo Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #599 out of 1002 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kitabo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.16. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.16, based on 1,002 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitabo Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -7.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitabo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円89.37, compared to a current price of 円93.00 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -7.64. Kitabo Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409), the current 3-Year RORE % is -7.64 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円93.00 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円89.37.
GuruFocus considers Kitabo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3409:
3-Year RORE %: -7.64
GF Value™: 円89.37 vs. price of 円93.00 (4.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitabo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the business, which is divided into spinning, textile, healthcare, and recycling businesses. The spinning business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of synthetic spun yarn. The textile business is mainly engaged in the sale of fabrics for ethnic costumes in the Middle East. The healthcare business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of nonwoven masks, the manufacture of other hygiene products, and the planning and sale of functional foods.
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