Boliden ABBLIDF 89 5-Year RORE % is -0.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLIDF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,883 Metals & Mining companies, Boliden AB ranks better than 57.14% on this metric.
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.
Boliden AB's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.62%.
The industry rank for Boliden AB's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BLIDF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 57.14% of 1883
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -5.15
vs BLIDF: -0.62
Boliden AB (OTCPK:BLIDF) 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.
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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.
Boliden AB 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Boliden AB 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boliden AB'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Boliden AB'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.
Boliden AB 5-Year RORE % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Boliden AB's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boliden AB'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.
Boliden AB (BLIDF) has a 5-Year RORE % of -0.62 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 Boliden AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #807 out of 1883 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Boliden AB's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Boliden AB's current 5-Year RORE % is -0.62. Based on the distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #807 out of 1883 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Boliden AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boliden AB's 5-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #807 out of 1883 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Boliden AB in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Boliden AB and its competitors. Boliden AB's current 5-Year RORE % is -0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boliden AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boliden AB (BLIDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.81, compared to a current price of $53.14 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -0.62. Boliden AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 Boliden AB (BLIDF), the current 5-Year RORE % is -0.62 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 Boliden AB (BLIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boliden AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.14 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.81.
GuruFocus considers Boliden AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLIDF:
5-Year RORE %: -0.62
GF Value™: $46.81 vs. price of $53.14 (13.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boliden AB operates Mines and smelters in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Ireland. The company processes zinc, copper, gold, silver and other metals and is engaged in exploration, mining, smelting, and metals recycling. The company has two operating segments: the business area smelters and the business area mines. The business area mines division comprises mining areas: Aitik, the Boliden Area, and Garpenberg in Sweden; Kevitsa in Finland; and the Tara mine in Ireland. It includes both underground mines and open-pit mines. The company generates maximum revenue from the Business area Smelters segment.
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