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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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -129.13%.
FRA:CML1's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 93.33% of 210
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.005
vs FRA:CML1: -129.13
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) 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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 5-Year RORE % Chart
FRA:CML1 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 5-Year RORE % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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 Feb. 2026 and 5-year before.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a 5-Year RORE % of -129.13 as of Feb. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #196 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' 5-Year RORE % too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current 5-Year RORE % is -129.13. Based on the distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #196 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' 5-Year RORE % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #196 out of 210 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places China Maple Leaf Educational Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.01. 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 Education company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Education companies is 4.01, based on 210 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current 5-Year RORE % is -129.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock overvalued right now?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -129.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -129.13. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1), the current 5-Year RORE % is -129.13 as of Feb. 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CML1:
5-Year RORE %: -129.13
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (37.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CML1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Business Description
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd is mainly engaged in international school education in the PRC and other Asia Pacific countries. It operates international K-12 schools under three principal brands: "Maple Leaf" in China, delivering the World School Program; CIS in Singapore, offering the IB program; and KIS in Malaysia, providing the A-Level program. The company's reportable segments are as follows: (i) PRC Segment, (ii) Overseas Segment, including Singapore, Malaysia and other Asia Pacific countries. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Overseas Segment, mainly from Singapore. Revenue is generated from tuition and boarding fees, educational programs, textbook and materials sales, catering services, extracurricular activities, and related offerings.
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