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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.
ICTS International NV's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -673.33%.
The industry rank for ICTS International NV's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ICTSF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 98.82% of 845
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs ICTSF: -673.33
ICTS International NV (OTCPK:ICTSF) 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.
ICTS International NV 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
ICTS International NV 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ICTS International NV'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 Airports & Air Services subindustry, ICTS International NV'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.
ICTS International NV 5-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ICTS International NV's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ICTS International NV'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 Dec. 2025 and 5-year before.
ICTS International NV (ICTSF) has a 5-Year RORE % of -673.33 as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on ICTS International NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ICTS International NV ranks #835 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is ICTS International NV's 5-Year RORE % too high?
ICTS International NV's current 5-Year RORE % is -673.33. Based on the distribution chart, ICTS International NV ranks #835 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ICTS International NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICTS International NV's 5-Year RORE % compare to UP and ASLE?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ICTS International NV ranks #835 out of 845 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places ICTS International NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.64. 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 Transportation company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 845 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 ICTS International NV and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICTS International NV's current 5-Year RORE % is -673.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICTS International NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICTS International NV (ICTSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.87, compared to a current price of $6.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -673.33. ICTS International NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 ICTS International NV (ICTSF), the current 5-Year RORE % is -673.33 as of Dec. 2025. 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 ICTS International NV (ICTSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICTS International NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.87.
GuruFocus considers ICTS International NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ICTSF:
5-Year RORE %: -673.33
GF Value™: $6.87 vs. price of $6.00 (12.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICTSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ICTS International NV operates through its subsidiaries and is engaged in providing aviation security and related services at airports, mainly in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The company also provides aviation-related services in the United States and develops technology-based security and authentication solutions for financial institutions and other businesses. It operates in three reportable segments: airport security, other aviation related services, and authentication technology. The majority of its revenue is derived from the airport security segment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Germany.
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