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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.
Kimoto Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.80%.
The industry rank for Kimoto Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7908's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 68.11% of 2380
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.285
vs TSE:7908: 25.80
Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) 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.
Kimoto Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kimoto Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimoto 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kimoto 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.
Kimoto Co 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kimoto Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimoto 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.
Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) has a 3-Year RORE % of 25.80 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 Kimoto Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimoto Co ranks #759 out of 2380 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Kimoto Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kimoto Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 25.80. The Hardware industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.29. Kimoto Co's value of 25.80 is 388.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimoto Co ranks #759 out of 2380 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimoto Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimoto Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kimoto Co ranks #759 out of 2380 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Kimoto Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.29. Kimoto Co's value of 25.80 is 388.2% 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 5.29, based on 2,380 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. Kimoto Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 25.80 is 388.2% 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 Kimoto Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimoto Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 25.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円250.56, compared to a current price of 円234.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 25.80 and 388.2% above the Hardware industry median of 5.29. Kimoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Kimoto Co (TSE:7908), the current 3-Year RORE % is 25.80 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 Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimoto Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円234.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円250.56.
GuruFocus considers Kimoto Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7908:
3-Year RORE %: 25.80
GF Value™: 円250.56 vs. price of 円234.00 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 388.2% above the Hardware median (#759 of 2380)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimoto Co Ltd is a Japanese company involved in the manufacture and sale of various films for computer output, electrical equipment, printed circuits, optical equipment, and environmental measurements, among others.
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