Esotiq & Henderson (FRA:K4Q) 5-Year RORE % : -48.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:K4Q Esotiq & Henderson SA FRA:K4Q
67 GF Score
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What is Esotiq & Henderson 5-Year RORE %?

Esotiq & Henderson FRA:K4Q 67 5-Year RORE % is -48.15 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:K4Q with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.38. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 959 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Esotiq & Henderson ranks worse than 81.02% 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. Esotiq & Henderson's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -48.15%.

The industry rank for Esotiq & Henderson's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:K4Q's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
81.02% of 959 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs FRA:K4Q: -48.15

Esotiq & Henderson  (FRA:K4Q) 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.


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Esotiq & Henderson 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Esotiq & Henderson'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.

Esotiq & Henderson 5-Year RORE % Chart

Esotiq & Henderson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
5-Year RORE %
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Esotiq & Henderson Quarterly Data
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5-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.59 -11.61 -24.74 -29.71 -48.15

FRA:K4Q vs RL, LEVI, VFC: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Esotiq & Henderson'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.


Esotiq & Henderson 5-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Esotiq & Henderson's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Esotiq & Henderson's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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Esotiq & Henderson 5-Year RORE % Calculation

Esotiq & Henderson's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( 0.493-1.728 )/( 4.668-2.103 )
=-1.235/2.565
=-48.15 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of -48.15 mean?
Esotiq & Henderson (FRA:K4Q) has a 5-Year RORE % of -48.15 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 Esotiq & Henderson and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Esotiq & Henderson ranks #777 out of 959 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Esotiq & Henderson's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Esotiq & Henderson's current 5-Year RORE % is -48.15. Based on the distribution chart, Esotiq & Henderson ranks #777 out of 959 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Esotiq & Henderson has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Esotiq & Henderson's 5-Year RORE % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Esotiq & Henderson ranks #777 out of 959 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Esotiq & Henderson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 0.79. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.79, based on 959 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 Esotiq & Henderson and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Esotiq & Henderson's current 5-Year RORE % is -48.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esotiq & Henderson stock overvalued right now?
Esotiq & Henderson (FRA:K4Q) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -48.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.38, compared to a current price of €7.40 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -48.15. Esotiq & Henderson's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Esotiq & Henderson (FRA:K4Q), the current 5-Year RORE % is -48.15 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 Esotiq & Henderson (FRA:K4Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esotiq & Henderson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.40 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.38.

Key valuation signals for FRA:K4Q:

  • 5-Year RORE %: -48.15
  • GF Value™: €10.38 vs. price of €7.40 (28.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K4Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Esotiq & Henderson Business Description

Other Exchanges EAH:Poland
Address ulica Szybowcowa 8A, Gdansk, POL, 80-298
Esotiq & Henderson SA manufactures and distributes branded underwear products. The Company offers basic, premium and fashion underwear products for both men and women. It also offers a wide range of underwear, bathing suits and pyjamas that follow universal trends as well as a selection of cosmetics and perfumes.
67GF Score

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