NichiasNICFF 70 5-Year RORE % is 3.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NICFF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Conglomerates companies, Nichias ranks better than 58.95% 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.
Nichias's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.23%.
The industry rank for Nichias's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
NICFF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 58.95% of 514
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.285
vs NICFF: 3.23
Nichias (OTCPK:NICFF) 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.
Nichias 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Nichias 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichias'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Nichias'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.
Nichias 5-Year RORE % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nichias's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichias'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.
Nichias (NICFF) has a 5-Year RORE % of 3.23 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 Nichias and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichias ranks #211 out of 514 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Nichias' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Nichias' current 5-Year RORE % is 3.23. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year RORE % is 6.29. Nichias' value of 3.23 is 48.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichias ranks #211 out of 514 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichias has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichias' 5-Year RORE % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nichias ranks #211 out of 514 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Nichias in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 6.29. Nichias' value of 3.23 is 48.6% below 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Conglomerates companies is 6.29, based on 514 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. Nichias's current 5-Year RORE % of 3.23 is 48.6% below 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 Nichias and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichias's current 5-Year RORE % is 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichias stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichias (NICFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.59, compared to a current price of $22.13 — trading 90.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 3.23 and 48.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 6.29. Nichias' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Nichias (NICFF), the current 5-Year RORE % is 3.23 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 Nichias (NICFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichias stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.13 is trading 90.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.59.
GuruFocus considers Nichias to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NICFF:
5-Year RORE %: 3.23
GF Value™: $11.59 vs. price of $22.13 (90.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.6% below the Conglomerates median (#211 of 514)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NICFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nichias Corp is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a wide range of thermal insulation and industrial materials. The company operates through five reportable segments: Construction and Sales for Plants, Industrial Products, High-Performance Products, Automotive Parts, and Construction Materials. Its business activities include providing thermal insulation and disaster prevention works for electric power and petrochemical plants, as well as producing sealing materials, fluoroplastic molding products, and non-combustible building materials for industrial and infrastructure applications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction and Sales for Plants segment.
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