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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.
Shokubun Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.28%.
The industry rank for Shokubun Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9969's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 51.36% of 331
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 7.48
vs TSE:9969: 6.28
Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) 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.
Shokubun Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Shokubun Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shokubun 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:9969 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shokubun 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.
Shokubun Co 3-Year RORE % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shokubun Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shokubun 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.
Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) has a 3-Year RORE % of 6.28 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 Shokubun Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #170 out of 331 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Shokubun Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Shokubun Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.28. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.48. Shokubun Co's value of 6.28 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #170 out of 331 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shokubun Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shokubun Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #170 out of 331 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Shokubun Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.48. Shokubun Co's value of 6.28 is 16% below 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 Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Restaurants companies is 7.48, based on 331 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. Shokubun Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 6.28 is 16% below 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 Shokubun Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shokubun Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shokubun Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円237.91, compared to a current price of 円233.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 6.28 and 16% below the Restaurants industry median of 7.48. Shokubun Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969), the current 3-Year RORE % is 6.28 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円233.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円237.91.
GuruFocus considers Shokubun Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9969:
3-Year RORE %: 6.28
GF Value™: 円237.91 vs. price of 円233.00 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Restaurants median (#170 of 331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9969 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shokubun Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the delivery of home-use comprehensive food, commercial grocery sales, and consultation management of business meals. It offers various services including menu planning, product development, purchasing business, quality management, delivery of household foodstuffs, balanced nutrition box lunch delivery, and sale of souvenir dishes, gift planning, and tailored dishes according to the season.
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