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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.
Lightning eMotors's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 0.00%.
The industry rank for Lightning eMotors's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ZEVY's 3-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: -0.99 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year RORE % only.
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.
Lightning eMotors 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Lightning eMotors 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lightning eMotors'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.
ZEVY vs AMMX, CEAD, ARTW: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Lightning eMotors'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.
Lightning eMotors 3-Year RORE % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Lightning eMotors's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lightning eMotors'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 Sep. 2023 and 3-year before.
Lightning eMotors (ZEVY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Sep. 2023. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Lightning eMotors and its competitors.
Is Lightning eMotors' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Lightning eMotors' current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. Overall, Lightning eMotors has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lightning eMotors' 3-Year RORE % compare to AMMX and CEAD?
Lightning eMotors' 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Lightning eMotors and its competitors. Lightning eMotors's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lightning eMotors stock overvalued right now?
Lightning eMotors (ZEVY) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 0.00. The current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. Lightning eMotors' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Lightning eMotors (ZEVY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Sep. 2023. 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.
Lightning eMotors Inc is engaged in designing and manufacturing zero-emission commercial trucks and buses and charging infrastructure solutions for fleets, large enterprises, original equipment manufacturers, and governments. Its product offerings range from cargo vans, transit and shuttle buses, school buses, specialty work trucks, ambulances, and electric powertrains for school buses, transit buses, and motor coaches. Its product solutions help its customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs and improve energy efficiency.
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