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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.
Aquestive Therapeutics's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -28.47%.
The industry rank for Aquestive Therapeutics's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
AQST's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 77.12% of 883
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1
vs AQST: -28.47
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, 5-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.
Aquestive Therapeutics 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Aquestive Therapeutics 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
AQST vs TLRY, EOLS, IRWD: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Aquestive Therapeutics's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.
Aquestive Therapeutics 5-Year RORE % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Aquestive Therapeutics's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aquestive Therapeutics's 5-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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Jun. 2026 and 5-year before.
Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) has a 5-Year RORE % of -28.47 as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Aquestive Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aquestive Therapeutics ranks #681 out of 883 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Aquestive Therapeutics' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Aquestive Therapeutics' current 5-Year RORE % is -28.47. Based on the distribution chart, Aquestive Therapeutics ranks #681 out of 883 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aquestive Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aquestive Therapeutics' 5-Year RORE % compare to TLRY and EOLS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Aquestive Therapeutics ranks #681 out of 883 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Aquestive Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.00, based on 883 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Aquestive Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aquestive Therapeutics's current 5-Year RORE % is -28.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aquestive Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.37, compared to a current price of $5.16 — trading 117.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -28.47. Aquestive Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST), the current 5-Year RORE % is -28.47 as of Jun. 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 Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aquestive Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.16 is trading 117.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.37.
GuruFocus considers Aquestive Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AQST:
5-Year RORE %: -28.47
GF Value™: $2.37 vs. price of $5.16 (117.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AQST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aquestive Therapeutics Inc is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in developing and commercializing differentiated products to meet medical needs. Its later-stage product pipeline focuses on the treatment of diseases of the Central Nervous System (CNS), and an earlier-stage pipeline for the treatment of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Its commercial product portfolio includes Suboxone, Emylif, Ondif, and Sympazan. The product pipeline includes Libervant Buccal Film, AQST-108. The majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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