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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.
Samart Telcoms PCL's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36%.
The industry rank for Samart Telcoms PCL's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SAMTEL's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 56.21% of 322
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.855
vs BKK:SAMTEL: 1.36
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.
Samart Telcoms PCL 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Samart Telcoms PCL 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samart Telcoms PCL'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.
BKK:SAMTEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Samart Telcoms PCL'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.
Samart Telcoms PCL 5-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Samart Telcoms PCL's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samart Telcoms PCL'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.
Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) has a 5-Year RORE % of 1.36 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 Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #181 out of 322 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Samart Telcoms PCL's current 5-Year RORE % is 1.36. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.86. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 1.36 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #181 out of 322 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samart Telcoms PCL has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samart Telcoms PCL's 5-Year RORE % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #181 out of 322 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Samart Telcoms PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.86. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 1.36 is 72% below this benchmark. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.86, based on 322 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. Samart Telcoms PCL's current 5-Year RORE % of 1.36 is 72% below 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 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 Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samart Telcoms PCL's current 5-Year RORE % is 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿4.57, compared to a current price of ฿3.12 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 1.36 and 72% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.86. Samart Telcoms PCL's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL), the current 5-Year RORE % is 1.36 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.12 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿4.57.
GuruFocus considers Samart Telcoms PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SAMTEL:
5-Year RORE %: 1.36
GF Value™: ฿4.57 vs. price of ฿3.12 (31.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Telecommunication Services median (#181 of 322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SAMTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samart Telcoms PCL is engaged in the operation of a fully-integrated telecommunications, communication network and information technology business, the provision of IT and communication system design and installation services, and communication equipment and computer distribution, repair and maintenance system. Reporting segments of the company are Network Infrastructure Solutions, Enhanced Technology Solutions and Business application. Geographically the company processes its operations in Thailand only.
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