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MAX CoMXCLF 72 5-Year RORE % is 22.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MXCLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,652 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks better than 78.77% 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.
MAX Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.53%.
The industry rank for MAX Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MXCLF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 78.77% of 2652
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs MXCLF: 22.53
MAX Co (OTCPK:MXCLF) 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.
MAX Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
MAX Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MAX 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.
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX 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.
MAX Co 5-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAX Co'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. 2026 and 5-year before.
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a 5-Year RORE % of 22.53 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 MAX Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #563 out of 2652 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is MAX Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
MAX Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 22.53. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.67. MAX Co's value of 22.53 is 383% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #563 out of 2652 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #563 out of 2652 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places MAX Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.67. MAX Co's value of 22.53 is 383% above this benchmark. 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 Products company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 4.67, based on 2,652 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. MAX Co's current 5-Year RORE % of 22.53 is 383% above the industry median. 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 MAX Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 22.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 22.53. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 22.53 and 383% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.67. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 MAX Co (MXCLF), the current 5-Year RORE % is 22.53 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 MAX Co (MXCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.
Key valuation signals for MXCLF:
5-Year RORE %: 22.53
GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $2.59 (55.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 383% above the Industrial Products median (#563 of 2652)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MXCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
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