KLab (TSE:3656) 3-Year RORE % : 15.72% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:3656 KLab Inc TSE:3656
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GF Value 円94.19
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What is KLab 3-Year RORE %?

KLab TSE:3656 -0.45% 48 3-Year RORE % is 15.72 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:3656 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of 円94.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 530 Interactive Media companies, KLab ranks better than 63.77% 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. KLab's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.72%.

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

TSE:3656's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
63.77% of 530 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -0.91 vs TSE:3656: 15.72

KLab  (TSE:3656) 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.


KLab 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


KLab 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KLab'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.

KLab 3-Year RORE % Chart

KLab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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KLab Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 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 21.37 52.27 39.72 15.72 0.00

TSE:3656 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, KLab'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.


KLab 3-Year RORE % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, KLab's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KLab 3-Year RORE % Calculation

KLab'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 )
=( -70.31--63.059 )/( -179.005-0 )
=-7.251/-179.005
=4.05 %

* 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 15.72 mean?
KLab (TSE:3656) has a 3-Year RORE % of 15.72 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 KLab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KLab ranks #192 out of 530 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is KLab's 3-Year RORE % too high?
KLab's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.72. Based on the distribution chart, KLab ranks #192 out of 530 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KLab has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLab's 3-Year RORE % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, KLab ranks #192 out of 530 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts KLab in the upper 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Interactive Media 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 KLab and its competitors. KLab's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLab (TSE:3656) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円94.19, compared to a current price of 円223.00 — trading 136.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 15.72. KLab's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 KLab (TSE:3656), the current 3-Year RORE % is 15.72 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 KLab (TSE:3656) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円223.00 is trading 136.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円94.19. GuruFocus considers KLab to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3656:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 15.72
  • GF Value™: 円94.19 vs. price of 円223.00 (136.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KLab Business Description

Address Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-6122
KLab Inc is the Japan-based software company. The principal activities of the company are planning, developing, and operating online mobile games. The company's business is broadly divided into two areas - game business and other business. The game business is focused on designing and developing online mobile games. The other business is involved in designing, developing, and providing smartphone-related applications, services, and server infrastructures. The company has an operational presence across China, Singapore, Japan and the United States.
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