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AqualineTSE:6173 22 3-Year RORE % is -10.31 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6173 with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of 円44.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 976 Business Services companies, Aqualine ranks worse than 67.32% 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.
Aqualine's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -10.31%.
The industry rank for Aqualine's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6173's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 67.32% of 976
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.5
vs TSE:6173: -10.31
Aqualine (TSE:6173) 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.
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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.
Aqualine 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Aqualine 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aqualine'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:6173 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aqualine'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.
Aqualine 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aqualine's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aqualine'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 Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.
Aqualine (TSE:6173) has a 3-Year RORE % of -10.31 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Aqualine and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #657 out of 976 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Aqualine's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Aqualine's current 3-Year RORE % is -10.31. Based on the distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #657 out of 976 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aqualine has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqualine's 3-Year RORE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #657 out of 976 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Aqualine in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.50. 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 Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.50, based on 976 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. 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 Aqualine and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aqualine's current 3-Year RORE % is -10.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqualine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine (TSE:6173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円44.24, compared to a current price of 円13.00 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -10.31. Aqualine's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 10 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173), the current 3-Year RORE % is -10.31 as of Feb. 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円13.00 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円44.24.
GuruFocus considers Aqualine to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6173:
3-Year RORE %: -10.31
GF Value™: 円44.24 vs. price of 円13.00 (70.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aqualine Ltd is engaged in the repair of water supply products. The company operates in three reportable segments. The Water-related Service Support Business provides support to franchisees, including call center operations for emergency water-related trouble repairs and response, sales and installation of water-related products, and other repair work. The Advertising Media Business sells internet advertising in the field of emergency care. The Mineral Water Business involves the sale of mineral water and the handling of water dispensers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water-related Service Support Business segment.
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