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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.
NanoFocus AG's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was -17.12%.
The industry rank for NanoFocus AG's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:N2F0's 5-Year RORE % is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.38
vs STU:N2F0: -17.12
NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0) 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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NanoFocus AG 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NanoFocus AG'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.
STU:N2F0 vs FTV, KEYS, GRMN: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, NanoFocus AG'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.
NanoFocus AG 5-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, NanoFocus AG's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NanoFocus AG'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. 2024 and 5-year before.
NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0) has a 5-Year RORE % of -17.12 as of Dec. 2024. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on NanoFocus AG and its competitors.
Is NanoFocus AG's 5-Year RORE % too high?
NanoFocus AG's current 5-Year RORE % is -17.12. Overall, NanoFocus AG has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NanoFocus AG's 5-Year RORE % compare to FTV and KEYS?
NanoFocus AG's 5-Year RORE % of -17.12 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.38. 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 2.38, based on 2,242 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 NanoFocus AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NanoFocus AG's current 5-Year RORE % is -17.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NanoFocus AG stock overvalued right now?
NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -17.12. The current 5-Year RORE % is -17.12. NanoFocus AG's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0), the current 5-Year RORE % is -17.12 as of Dec. 2024. 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.
NanoFocus AG is engaged in the nano and microtechnology sector. The optical 3D surface measurement technology of the company is used in industry and in science to examine surfaces with structures in the micro and nano range. Its principal areas of activity include the development, production, and distribution of surface measuring systems from the laboratory to production control. The company's products include Surface 3D measurement, Precise 3D profilometry, Fast line sensor, and Powerful software. It provides measurement solutions for the automotive, Medical technology, Fuel cell technology, Electronics and semiconductors, mechanical engineering, Tooling, Microsystems, solar, Material Science, security technology, Art printing, and paper industry.
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