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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.
Wacker Chemie AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.11%.
The industry rank for Wacker Chemie AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
WKCMF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 87.89% of 1519
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.22
vs WKCMF: 82.11
Wacker Chemie AG (OTCPK:WKCMF) 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.
Wacker Chemie AG 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Wacker Chemie AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Chemie AG'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wacker Chemie AG'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.
Wacker Chemie AG 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wacker Chemie AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie AG'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.
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 82.11 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #184 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 82.11. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.22. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 82.11 is 1220.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #184 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #184 out of 1519 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Wacker Chemie AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.22. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 82.11 is 1220.1% 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 6.22, 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. Wacker Chemie AG's current 3-Year RORE % of 82.11 is 1220.1% 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Chemie AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 82.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.34, compared to a current price of $105.25 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 82.11 and 1220.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.22. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 82.11 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $105.25 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.34.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKCMF:
3-Year RORE %: 82.11
GF Value™: $86.34 vs. price of $105.25 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1220.1% above the Chemicals median (#184 of 1519)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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