HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) 3-Year RORE % : 14.36% (As of May. 2026)

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TSE:4992 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4992
86 GF Score
Price 円1,988.00
GF Value 円1,605.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HOKKO Chemical Industry Co 3-Year RORE %?

HOKKO Chemical Industry Co TSE:4992 +1.22% 86 3-Year RORE % is 14.36 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4992 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,605.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 58.13% 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. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 14.36%.

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

TSE:4992's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
58.13% of 246 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.4 vs TSE:4992: 14.36

HOKKO Chemical Industry Co  (TSE:4992) 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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HOKKO Chemical Industry Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HOKKO Chemical Industry 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.

HOKKO Chemical Industry Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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TSE:4992 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, HOKKO Chemical Industry 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.


HOKKO Chemical Industry Co 3-Year RORE % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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HOKKO Chemical Industry Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 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 )
=( 194.82-141.993 )/( 474.86-107 )
=52.827/367.86
=14.36 %

* 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 May. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 14.36 mean?
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) has a 3-Year RORE % of 14.36 as of May. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on HOKKO Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks #103 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 14.36. The Agriculture industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.40. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's value of 14.36 is 94.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks #103 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks #103 out of 246 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts HOKKO Chemical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.40. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's value of 14.36 is 94.1% 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 an Agriculture company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Agriculture companies is 7.40, based on 246 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. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 14.36 is 94.1% 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 14.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOKKO Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,605.66, compared to a current price of 円1,988.00 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 14.36 and 94.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 7.40. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992), the current 3-Year RORE % is 14.36 as of May. 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,988.00 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,605.66. GuruFocus considers HOKKO Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4992:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 14.36
  • GF Value™: 円1,605.66 vs. price of 円1,988.00 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.1% above the Agriculture median (#103 of 246)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4992 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 1-5-4,Nihonbashi-Honcho, Sumitomo Fudosan Nihonbashi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8341
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of crop protection products. The company manufactures and sells safe and effective agricultural chemicals to ensure crop protection from seed treatment to harvesting. Its products include insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides for paddy rice, vegetable crops, and fruit orchards. Its Fine Chemicals Products include Organophosphines and those derivatives, Functional Styrenes, Grignard Reagents, Alcohols, those derivatives and others. It also operates in the textile materials business.
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