Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) 3-Year RORE % : 28.39% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3560 Hobonichi Co Ltd TSE:3560
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Price 円4,250.00
GF Value 円4,463.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hobonichi Co 3-Year RORE %?

Hobonichi Co TSE:3560 +0.24% 90 3-Year RORE % is 28.39 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3560 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,463.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,053 Retail - Cyclical companies, Hobonichi Co ranks better than 70.94% 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. Hobonichi Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 28.39%.

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

TSE:3560's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
70.94% of 1053 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.08 vs TSE:3560: 28.39

Hobonichi Co  (TSE:3560) 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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Hobonichi Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hobonichi 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.

Hobonichi Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

Hobonichi Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
3-Year RORE %
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Hobonichi Co Semi-Annual Data
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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 35.99 27.50 -6.57 4.31 28.39

TSE:3560 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Hobonichi 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.


Hobonichi Co 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hobonichi Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hobonichi Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Hobonichi Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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 )
=( 399.35-225.9 )/( 790.87-180 )
=173.45/610.87
=28.39 %

* 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 Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.

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What does a 3-Year RORE % of 28.39 mean?
Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) has a 3-Year RORE % of 28.39 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Hobonichi Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hobonichi Co ranks #306 out of 1053 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Hobonichi Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Hobonichi Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 28.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.08. Hobonichi Co's value of 28.39 is 595.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hobonichi Co ranks #306 out of 1053 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hobonichi Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hobonichi Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hobonichi Co ranks #306 out of 1053 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Hobonichi Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.08. Hobonichi Co's value of 28.39 is 595.8% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.08, based on 1,053 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. Hobonichi Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 28.39 is 595.8% 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 Hobonichi Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hobonichi Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 28.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hobonichi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,463.60, compared to a current price of 円4,250.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 28.39 and 595.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.08. Hobonichi Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560), the current 3-Year RORE % is 28.39 as of Feb. 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 Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hobonichi Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,250.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,463.60. GuruFocus considers Hobonichi Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3560:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 28.39
  • GF Value™: 円4,463.60 vs. price of 円4,250.00 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 595.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#306 of 1053)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hobonichi Co Business Description

Address 18-3 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0061
Hobonichi Co Ltd is an internet based content development and delivery company. It also provides product development and sales.
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