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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.
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.45%.
The industry rank for Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7970's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 52.86% of 1519
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs TSE:7970: 8.45
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co (TSE:7970) 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.
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Polymer 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:7970 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Polymer 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.
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Polymer 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.
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co (TSE:7970) has a 3-Year RORE % of 8.45 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 Shin-Etsu Polymer Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co ranks #716 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.45. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's value of 8.45 is 31.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co ranks #716 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shin-Etsu Polymer 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 Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co ranks #716 out of 1519 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Shin-Etsu Polymer Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's value of 8.45 is 31.4% 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 6.43, based on 1,519 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. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 8.45 is 31.4% 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 Shin-Etsu Polymer Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Polymer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co (TSE:7970) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,754.27, compared to a current price of 円2,257.00 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 8.45 and 31.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.43. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Shin-Etsu Polymer Co (TSE:7970), the current 3-Year RORE % is 8.45 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 Shin-Etsu Polymer Co (TSE:7970) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,257.00 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,754.27.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Polymer Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7970:
3-Year RORE %: 8.45
GF Value™: 円1,754.27 vs. price of 円2,257.00 (28.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.4% above the Chemicals median (#716 of 1519)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co Ltd manufactures polyvinyl and rubber products. The company develops applications for using the silicone and various plastics involving materials and compounding, design, molding processes, and evaluation and analysis and meets the needs of customers engaged in the field from automobiles and information devices to semiconductors and construction materials. Shin-Etsu sells its products mainly to the electronic devices industry, housing and living materials industry, precision molding products industry and others but majority of the revenues are derived from precision molding products which includes shipping and carrying containers for semiconductor silicon wafers, materials for automatic mounting of electronic components, office automation device components.
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