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Sds OpticWAR:SDS +1.14%22 3-Year RORE % is -25.87 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:SDS with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 775 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sds Optic ranks worse than 70.71% 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.
Sds Optic's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -25.87%.
The industry rank for Sds Optic's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:SDS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 70.71% of 775
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -3.95
vs WAR:SDS: -25.87
Sds Optic (WAR:SDS) 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.
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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.
Sds Optic 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Sds Optic 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sds Optic'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.
WAR:SDS vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sds Optic'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.
Sds Optic 3-Year RORE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sds Optic's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sds Optic'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.
Sds Optic (WAR:SDS) has a 3-Year RORE % of -25.87 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 Sds Optic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sds Optic ranks #548 out of 775 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Sds Optic's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Sds Optic's current 3-Year RORE % is -25.87. Based on the distribution chart, Sds Optic ranks #548 out of 775 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sds Optic has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sds Optic's 3-Year RORE % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sds Optic ranks #548 out of 775 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Sds Optic in the lower 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 Sds Optic and its competitors. Sds Optic's current 3-Year RORE % is -25.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sds Optic stock overvalued right now?
Sds Optic (WAR:SDS) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -25.87. The current 3-Year RORE % is -25.87. Sds Optic's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 4 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 Sds Optic (WAR:SDS), the current 3-Year RORE % is -25.87 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.
Sds Optic SA is engaged in developing and creating solutions on the borderline of biochemistry, engineering and fiber optic technologies, used in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The company has designed an Opto-biological methodology that allows for instant cellular processes studies including in-vivo cancer diagnosis with single-cell resolution. The company is also focused on manufacturing Optoelectronics.
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