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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.
Yamazaki Baking Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.92%.
The industry rank for Yamazaki Baking Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
YMZBY's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 59.56% of 1830
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.05
vs YMZBY: 12.92
Yamazaki Baking Co (OTCPK:YMZBY) 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.
Yamazaki Baking Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Yamazaki Baking Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamazaki Baking 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Yamazaki Baking 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.
Yamazaki Baking Co 3-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yamazaki Baking Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamazaki Baking 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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 12.92 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Yamazaki Baking Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks #740 out of 1830 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Yamazaki Baking Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Yamazaki Baking Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 12.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.05. Yamazaki Baking Co's value of 12.92 is 113.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks #740 out of 1830 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamazaki Baking Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamazaki Baking Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks #740 out of 1830 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Yamazaki Baking Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.05. Yamazaki Baking Co's value of 12.92 is 113.6% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.05, based on 1,830 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. Yamazaki Baking Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 12.92 is 113.6% 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 Yamazaki Baking Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamazaki Baking Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 12.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamazaki Baking Co stock overvalued right now?
Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 12.92. The stock's GF Value™ is $180.93, compared to a current price of $180.00 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 12.92 and 113.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.05. Yamazaki Baking Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 12.92 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazaki Baking Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $180.00 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $180.93.
Key valuation signals for YMZBY:
3-Year RORE %: 12.92
GF Value™: $180.93 vs. price of $180.00 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#740 of 1830)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YMZBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamazaki Baking Co Ltd is a Japan-based company specializing in the production of baked goods, including bread, pastries, and cakes. The company operates through Food, Distribution, and Other segments. The Food segment produces bread, confectionery, and bakery products, selling to retailers and running bakery cafes in Japan and abroad. The Distribution segment manages convenience stores and food supermarkets. The Others segment handles logistics, food plant design and construction, non-life insurance agency services, and the production of cleaning agents for baking equipment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Food business segment.
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