Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) 3-Year RORE % : 43.92% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:9684 Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9684
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Price 円2,551.00
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What is Square Enix Holdings Co 3-Year RORE %?

Square Enix Holdings Co TSE:9684 +2.08% 66 3-Year RORE % is 43.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9684 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,853.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 529 Interactive Media companies, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks better than 78.26% 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. Square Enix Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.92%.

The industry rank for Square Enix Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9684's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
78.26% of 529 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.05 vs TSE:9684: 43.92

Square Enix Holdings Co  (TSE:9684) 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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Square Enix Holdings Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Square Enix Holdings 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

Square Enix Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year RORE %
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Square Enix Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:9684 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Square Enix Holdings 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.


Square Enix Holdings Co 3-Year RORE % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Square Enix Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Square Enix Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Square Enix Holdings Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Square Enix Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 )
=( 82.08-41.407 )/( 191.277-98.666 )
=40.673/92.611
=43.92 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 43.92 mean?
Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) has a 3-Year RORE % of 43.92 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #115 out of 529 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Square Enix Holdings Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 43.92. Based on the distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #115 out of 529 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Square Enix Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Square Enix Holdings Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #115 out of 529 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Square Enix Holdings Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Interactive Media 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. Square Enix Holdings Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 43.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,853.49, compared to a current price of 円2,551.00 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 43.92. Square Enix Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684), the current 3-Year RORE % is 43.92 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,551.00 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,853.49. GuruFocus considers Square Enix Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9684:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 43.92
  • GF Value™: 円1,853.49 vs. price of 円2,551.00 (37.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Square Enix Holdings Co Business Description

Address 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku East Side Square, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8430
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher and entertainment company that was formed in 2003 through the merger between Square and Enix. The company is best known for its role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Nier. The company also operates publishing, merchandise, and amusement businesses.
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