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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.
Ishihara Chemical Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.54%.
The industry rank for Ishihara Chemical Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4462's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 66.75% of 1519
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.46
vs TSE:4462: 22.54
Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Ishihara Chemical Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ishihara Chemical 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:4462 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ishihara Chemical 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ishihara Chemical Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ishihara Chemical 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) has a 3-Year RORE % of 22.54 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 Ishihara Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #505 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Ishihara Chemical Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Ishihara Chemical Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 22.54. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.46. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 22.54 is 248.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #505 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ishihara Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishihara Chemical Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #505 out of 1519 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Ishihara Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.46. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 22.54 is 248.9% 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.46, 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. Ishihara Chemical Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 22.54 is 248.9% 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 Ishihara Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ishihara Chemical Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 22.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ishihara Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,418.14, compared to a current price of 円2,805.00 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 22.54 and 248.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.46. Ishihara Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462), the current 3-Year RORE % is 22.54 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,805.00 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,418.14.
GuruFocus considers Ishihara Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4462:
3-Year RORE %: 22.54
GF Value™: 円2,418.14 vs. price of 円2,805.00 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 248.9% above the Chemicals median (#505 of 1519)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4462 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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