Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) 5-Year RORE % : -0.73% (As of Feb. 2026)

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FSE:2164 Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd FSE:2164
44 GF Score
Price 円162.00
GF Value 円82.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chiikishinbunsha Co 5-Year RORE %?

Chiikishinbunsha Co FSE:2164 44 5-Year RORE % is -0.73 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:2164 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円82.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Media - Diversified companies, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks worse than 54.64% 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. Chiikishinbunsha Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.73%.

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

FSE:2164's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
54.64% of 873 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs FSE:2164: -0.73

Chiikishinbunsha Co  (FSE:2164) 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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Chiikishinbunsha Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chiikishinbunsha Co'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.

Chiikishinbunsha Co 5-Year RORE % Chart

Chiikishinbunsha Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
5-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.77 -4.09 -1.62 -36.76 -3.36

Chiikishinbunsha Co Quarterly Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -8.58 -36.76 -33.41 -3.36 -0.73

FSE:2164 vs : 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Chiikishinbunsha Co'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.


Chiikishinbunsha Co 5-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chiikishinbunsha Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chiikishinbunsha Co's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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Chiikishinbunsha Co 5-Year RORE % Calculation

Chiikishinbunsha Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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 )
=( -0.303--0.859 )/( -76.625-0 )
=0.556/-76.625
=-0.73 %

* 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.

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What does a 5-Year RORE % of -0.73 mean?
Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) has a 5-Year RORE % of -0.73 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #477 out of 873 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Chiikishinbunsha Co's current 5-Year RORE % is -0.73. Based on the distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #477 out of 873 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chiikishinbunsha Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiikishinbunsha Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #477 out of 873 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Chiikishinbunsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 0.87. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.87, based on 873 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current 5-Year RORE % is -0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円82.86, compared to a current price of 円162.00 — trading 95.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -0.73. Chiikishinbunsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164), the current 5-Year RORE % is -0.73 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円162.00 is trading 95.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円82.86. GuruFocus considers Chiikishinbunsha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:2164:

  • 5-Year RORE %: -0.73
  • GF Value™: 円82.86 vs. price of 円162.00 (95.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:2164 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chiikishinbunsha Co Business Description

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Other Exchanges 2164:Japan
Address 1-11-16 Katsutadai Kita, Japan VH Katsutadai Building, 5th Floor, Chiba Prefecture, Yachiyo, JPN, 276-0020
Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd is engaged in publishing a local newspaper. The company provides design and production of various types of printed matter; distribution business of various promotional products; collection, processing, and sale of various kinds of information; and business related to solicitation of life insurance and non-life insurance.
44GF Score

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円162.00
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