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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.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.67%.
The industry rank for Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4097's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 56.62% of 1519
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs TSE:4097: 1.67
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) 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.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koatsu Gas Kogyo 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:4097 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Koatsu Gas Kogyo 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.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koatsu Gas Kogyo 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.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) has a 3-Year RORE % of 1.67 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ranks #860 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 1.67. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's value of 1.67 is 74% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ranks #860 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ranks #860 out of 1519 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's value of 1.67 is 74% below 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.43, based on 1,519 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. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 1.67 is 74% below 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円952.45, compared to a current price of 円1,129.00 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 1.67 and 74% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.43. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097), the current 3-Year RORE % is 1.67 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,129.00 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円952.45.
GuruFocus considers Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4097:
3-Year RORE %: 1.67
GF Value™: 円952.45 vs. price of 円1,129.00 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74% below the Chemicals median (#860 of 1519)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4097 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co Ltd is engaged in the production and distribution of industrial gases and chemical products. It has three operating business divisions: Gas, Chemical Products and Information Systems. The company supplies various types of gases to a broad range of industrial sectors, from living-related industries to the medical industry. Its chemical products offering includes adhesives, a synthetic resin emulsion, cyanon, special resin and a nonwoven shock-absorbing material. The company offers information systems, such as LSI cards and reader-writers for various industrial fields, such as construction, civil engineering, transportation, and production equipment; and GNSS receiver modules.
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