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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.
Arisawa Mfg Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.92%.
The industry rank for Arisawa Mfg Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ARSWF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 84.52% of 2242
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.595
vs ARSWF: -2.92
Arisawa Mfg Co (OTCPK:ARSWF) 5-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, 5-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.
Arisawa Mfg Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Arisawa Mfg Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arisawa Mfg Co's 5-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 Electronic Components subindustry, Arisawa Mfg Co'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.
Arisawa Mfg Co 5-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arisawa Mfg Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arisawa Mfg Co'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 Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a 5-Year RORE % of -2.92 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #347 out of 2242 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Arisawa Mfg Co's current 5-Year RORE % is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #347 out of 2242 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arisawa Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arisawa Mfg Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #347 out of 2242 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Arisawa Mfg Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.60. 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 2.60, based on 2,242 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 Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arisawa Mfg Co's current 5-Year RORE % is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -2.92. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.22, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -2.92. Arisawa Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF), the current 5-Year RORE % is -2.92 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arisawa Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.22.
Key valuation signals for ARSWF:
5-Year RORE %: -2.92
GF Value™: $2.22 vs. price of $3.15 (41.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARSWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd is a Japanese based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of electronic materials of electronic materials. The company provides electronic materials used in personal computers and cellular phones; and optoelectronic materials such as Fresnel lenses for projection TV; electrical insulating materials; and structural materials. It also offers display materials comprising anti-reflection films, 3D display filters, special optical films, 3D display equipment, polarizing plates, hard-coating films, and projection screens.
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