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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.
Natoco Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 15.19%.
The industry rank for Natoco Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4627's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 60.98% of 1517
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.39
vs TSE:4627: 15.19
Natoco Co (TSE:4627) 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.
Natoco Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Natoco Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Natoco 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:4627 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Natoco 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.
Natoco Co 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Natoco Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natoco 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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
Natoco Co (TSE:4627) has a 3-Year RORE % of 15.19 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Natoco Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #592 out of 1517 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Natoco Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Natoco Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.19. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.39. Natoco Co's value of 15.19 is 137.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #592 out of 1517 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Natoco Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natoco Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #592 out of 1517 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Natoco Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.39. Natoco Co's value of 15.19 is 137.7% 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 6.39, based on 1,517 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. Natoco Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 15.19 is 137.7% 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 Natoco Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natoco Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natoco Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co (TSE:4627) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,642.90, compared to a current price of 円1,755.00 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 15.19 and 137.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.39. Natoco Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627), the current 3-Year RORE % is 15.19 as of Apr. 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,755.00 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,642.90.
GuruFocus considers Natoco Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4627:
3-Year RORE %: 15.19
GF Value™: 円1,642.90 vs. price of 円1,755.00 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.7% above the Chemicals median (#592 of 1517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4627 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natoco Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sales of paints, ink, plastics, and fine chemical products and sales of related products. It also engaged in the collection, transportation, and disposal of industrial waste products. Its other products include such as toning system, general purpose thinner, environment compatible equipment.
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