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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.
MarkLines Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -26.60%.
The industry rank for MarkLines Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3901's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 66.67% of 531
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.05
vs TSE:3901: -26.60
MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) 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.
MarkLines Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
MarkLines Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MarkLines 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.
TSE:3901 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, MarkLines 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.
MarkLines Co 3-Year RORE % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, MarkLines Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MarkLines 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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) has a 3-Year RORE % of -26.60 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 MarkLines Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #354 out of 531 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is MarkLines Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
MarkLines Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -26.60. Based on the distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #354 out of 531 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MarkLines Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MarkLines Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #354 out of 531 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places MarkLines 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 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 MarkLines Co and its competitors. MarkLines Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -26.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MarkLines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,311.91, compared to a current price of 円1,341.00 — trading 59.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -26.60. MarkLines Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901), the current 3-Year RORE % is -26.60 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,341.00 is trading 59.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,311.91.
GuruFocus considers MarkLines Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3901:
3-Year RORE %: -26.60
GF Value™: 円3,311.91 vs. price of 円1,341.00 (59.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MarkLines Co Ltd engages in the provision of an automotive industrial portal. The company's Information Platform offers online information services, including information about suppliers, such as who supplies whom, plant data, and market trends; sales and production statistics; reports on technology and market trends; and model plan data comprising forecasts. It also provides B2B promotional support and advertisement services that include promotional emails and banner ads under the LINES name to its Information Platform members. The company serves OEMs, parts suppliers, and material suppliers.
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