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.
CD International Enterprises's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was 0.00%.
CDIIQ's 5-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 0.63 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year RORE % only.
CD International Enterprises (OTCPK:CDIIQ) 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.
CD International Enterprises 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
CD International Enterprises 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.
CDIIQ vs WARM, PHOT, GRWG: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, CD International Enterprises'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.
CD International Enterprises 5-Year RORE % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, CD International Enterprises's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CD International Enterprises'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. 2017 and 5-year before.
CD International Enterprises (CDIIQ) has a 5-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Mar. 2017. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on CD International Enterprises and its competitors.
Is CD International Enterprises' 5-Year RORE % too high?
CD International Enterprises' current 5-Year RORE % is 0.00.
How does CD International Enterprises' 5-Year RORE % compare to WARM and PHOT?
CD International Enterprises' 5-Year RORE % of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 0.63. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.63, based on 137 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 CD International Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CD International Enterprises's current 5-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 CD International Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
CD International Enterprises (CDIIQ) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 0.00. The current 5-Year RORE % is 0.00. 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 CD International Enterprises (CDIIQ), the current 5-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Mar. 2017. 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.
CD International Enterprises Inc is the United States based company that sources and distributes industrial products in China and the Americas. The company also provides business and management consulting services to public and private American and Chinese businesses. It operates in two identifiable segments - Trading and Consulting. The Trading segment is engaged in sources and distribution of industrial commodities from North and South America for ultimate distribution in China. The Consulting segment provides business and management consulting services to the United States public companies that operate primarily in China.
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