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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.
Northbaze Group AB's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 2.33%.
The industry rank for Northbaze Group AB's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NBZ's 5-Year RORE % is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.34
vs OSTO:NBZ: 2.33
Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ) 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.
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Northbaze Group AB 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northbaze Group AB'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Northbaze Group AB'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.
Northbaze Group AB 5-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Northbaze Group AB's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northbaze Group AB'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 Sep. 2025 and 5-year before.
Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ) has a 5-Year RORE % of 2.33 as of Sep. 2025. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Northbaze Group AB and its competitors.
Is Northbaze Group AB's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Northbaze Group AB's current 5-Year RORE % is 2.33. The Hardware industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.34. Northbaze Group AB's value of 2.33 is 0.4% below this industry median. Overall, Northbaze Group AB has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northbaze Group AB's 5-Year RORE % compare to AAPL?
Northbaze Group AB's 5-Year RORE % of 2.33 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.34. Northbaze Group AB's value of 2.33 is 0.4% 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 2.34, based on 2,247 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. Northbaze Group AB's current 5-Year RORE % of 2.33 is 0.4% 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 Northbaze Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northbaze Group AB's current 5-Year RORE % is 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northbaze Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 2.33. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.63, compared to a current price of kr0.12 — trading 81% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 2.33 and 0.4% below the Hardware industry median of 2.34. Northbaze Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ), the current 5-Year RORE % is 2.33 as of Sep. 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 Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northbaze Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.12 is trading 81% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.63.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NBZ:
5-Year RORE %: 2.33
GF Value™: kr0.63 vs. price of kr0.12 (81% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NBZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northbaze Group AB is engaged in sales, development, marketing and support of audio products, as well as owns and manages shares in subsidiaries, manage trademarks, design protection and patents. The company develops, designs and produces headphones, speakers and tech accessories under different brands. The brand portfolio currently consists of the brands Jays Headphones, KAVAJ and Krusell.
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