PolarCool AB (XSAT:POLAR) 3-Year RORE % : -65.88% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSAT:POLAR PolarCool AB XSAT:POLAR
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Price kr2.24
GF Value kr2.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is PolarCool AB 3-Year RORE %?

PolarCool AB XSAT:POLAR 57 3-Year RORE % is -65.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSAT:POLAR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, PolarCool AB ranks worse than 86.74% 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. PolarCool AB's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -65.88%.

The industry rank for PolarCool AB's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

XSAT:POLAR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
86.74% of 777 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -4.07 vs XSAT:POLAR: -65.88

PolarCool AB  (XSAT:POLAR) 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.


PolarCool AB 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


PolarCool AB 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PolarCool AB'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.

PolarCool AB 3-Year RORE % Chart

PolarCool AB Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -73.68 -6.64 -6.80 -55.96 -73.61

PolarCool AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -66.70 -72.16 -76.47 -73.61 -65.88

XSAT:POLAR vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, PolarCool AB'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.


PolarCool AB 3-Year RORE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, PolarCool AB's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PolarCool AB's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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PolarCool AB 3-Year RORE % Calculation

PolarCool AB'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 )
=( -2.864--21.588 )/( -28.423-0 )
=18.724/-28.423
=-65.88 %

* 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 -65.88 mean?
PolarCool AB (XSAT:POLAR) has a 3-Year RORE % of -65.88 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 PolarCool AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PolarCool AB ranks #674 out of 777 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is PolarCool AB's 3-Year RORE % too high?
PolarCool AB's current 3-Year RORE % is -65.88. Based on the distribution chart, PolarCool AB ranks #674 out of 777 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PolarCool AB has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PolarCool AB's 3-Year RORE % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, PolarCool AB ranks #674 out of 777 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places PolarCool AB 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 PolarCool AB and its competitors. PolarCool AB's current 3-Year RORE % is -65.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PolarCool AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PolarCool AB (XSAT:POLAR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.31, compared to a current price of kr2.24 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -65.88. PolarCool AB's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 PolarCool AB (XSAT:POLAR), the current 3-Year RORE % is -65.88 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 PolarCool AB (XSAT:POLAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PolarCool AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr2.24 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.31. GuruFocus considers PolarCool AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSAT:POLAR:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -65.88
  • GF Value™: kr2.31 vs. price of kr2.24 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

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


PolarCool AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 98H0:Germany
Address Medicon Village, Scheelevagen 2, Lund, SWE, 223 81
PolarCool AB is a Sweden based medical device company. It develops, markets, and sells products for sports medicine. The company focuses on the treatment of concussive and sub-concussive brain injury with the portable cooling device PolarCap System. Its device PolarCap is a portable brain cooling device System available for athletes, teams, and organizations.
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