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SOFT99TSE:4464 63 3-Year RORE % is 8.12 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4464 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,578.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,520 Chemicals companies, SOFT99 ranks better than 52.43% 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.
SOFT99's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.12%.
The industry rank for SOFT99's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4464's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 52.43% of 1520
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.445
vs TSE:4464: 8.12
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) 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.
SOFT99 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
SOFT99 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOFT99'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:4464 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOFT99'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.
SOFT99 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOFT99's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOFT99'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.
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) has a 3-Year RORE % of 8.12 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 SOFT99 and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #723 out of 1520 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is SOFT99's 3-Year RORE % too high?
SOFT99's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.12. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.45. SOFT99's value of 8.12 is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #723 out of 1520 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOFT99 has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOFT99's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #723 out of 1520 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts SOFT99 in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.45. SOFT99's value of 8.12 is 26% 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 6.45, based on 1,520 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. SOFT99's current 3-Year RORE % of 8.12 is 26% 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 SOFT99 and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOFT99's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOFT99 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 (TSE:4464) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,578.29, compared to a current price of 円3,560.00 — trading 125.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 8.12 and 26% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.45. SOFT99's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464), the current 3-Year RORE % is 8.12 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,560.00 is trading 125.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,578.29.
GuruFocus considers SOFT99 to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4464:
3-Year RORE %: 8.12
GF Value™: 円1,578.29 vs. price of 円3,560.00 (125.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26% above the Chemicals median (#723 of 1520)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOFT99 Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products for auto and home care products. It offers products such as water block wax, cleaners, shampoo, car wash equipment, GlACO water repellant series, DIY repair paint and chemical products, synthetic snow tire chain, air freshener, eye glass cleaner and home care products. The products are exported to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A, Brazil, Paraguay, Australia, and others.
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