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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.
Shigematsu Works Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.69%.
The industry rank for Shigematsu Works Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7980's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 61.94% of 775
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -4.03
vs TSE:7980: 6.69
Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) 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.
Shigematsu Works Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Shigematsu Works Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shigematsu Works 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:7980 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Shigematsu Works 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.
Shigematsu Works Co 3-Year RORE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Shigematsu Works Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shigematsu Works 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.
Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) has a 3-Year RORE % of 6.69 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 Shigematsu Works Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shigematsu Works Co ranks #295 out of 775 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Shigematsu Works Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Shigematsu Works Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.69. Based on the distribution chart, Shigematsu Works Co ranks #295 out of 775 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shigematsu Works Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shigematsu Works Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Shigematsu Works Co ranks #295 out of 775 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Shigematsu Works Co in the upper half of its industry. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. 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 Shigematsu Works Co and its competitors. Shigematsu Works Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shigematsu Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円949.00, compared to a current price of 円826.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 6.69. Shigematsu Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980), the current 3-Year RORE % is 6.69 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 Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shigematsu Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円826.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円949.00.
GuruFocus considers Shigematsu Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7980:
3-Year RORE %: 6.69
GF Value™: 円949.00 vs. price of 円826.00 (13% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7980 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shigematsu Works Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the safety business. It manufactures personal and respiratory protective devices related to fire and industrial safety, equipment for air purifying, emergency and rescue operations. The company offers products such as gas respirators, chemical cartridge respirators, particulate respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, powered air-purifying respirators, supplied-air respirators, eye protector, face shields, earmuffs, safety belts, protective clothing, protective gloves, stretchers, oxygen meters and other related products. The products offered by the organization has application in various industries including textile, chemical, automobile, fishery, mining, warehouse and others.
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