SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) 3-Year RORE % : -68.79% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:3998 SuRaLa Net Co Ltd TSE:3998
69 GF Score
Price 円313.00
GF Value 円392.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SuRaLa Net Co 3-Year RORE %?

SuRaLa Net Co TSE:3998 -2.19% 69 3-Year RORE % is -68.79 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:3998 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円392.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Education companies, SuRaLa Net Co ranks worse than 86.86% 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. SuRaLa Net Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -68.79%.

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

TSE:3998's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
86.86% of 236 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.14 vs TSE:3998: -68.79

SuRaLa Net Co  (TSE:3998) 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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SuRaLa Net Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SuRaLa Net 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.

SuRaLa Net Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

SuRaLa Net Co Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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SuRaLa Net Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:3998 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, SuRaLa Net 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.


SuRaLa Net Co 3-Year RORE % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SuRaLa Net Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SuRaLa Net Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

SuRaLa Net Co'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 )
=( 3.66-41.068 )/( 53.459-0 )
=-37.408/53.459
=-69.98 %

* 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 -68.79 mean?
SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) has a 3-Year RORE % of -68.79 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 SuRaLa Net Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #205 out of 236 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is SuRaLa Net Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
SuRaLa Net Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -68.79. Based on the distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #205 out of 236 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SuRaLa Net Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SuRaLa Net Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #205 out of 236 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places SuRaLa Net Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.14. 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 Education company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Education companies is 7.14, based on 236 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 SuRaLa Net Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SuRaLa Net Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -68.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SuRaLa Net Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円392.02, compared to a current price of 円313.00 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -68.79. SuRaLa Net Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998), the current 3-Year RORE % is -68.79 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円313.00 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円392.02. GuruFocus considers SuRaLa Net Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3998:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -68.79
  • GF Value™: 円392.02 vs. price of 円313.00 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SuRaLa Net Co Business Description

Address 1-14-10 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0047
SuRaLa Net Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in providing educational services through e-learning and operation consulting, marketing promotion and website operation.
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