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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.
Tobu Railway Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.35%.
The industry rank for Tobu Railway Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TBURF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 78.99% of 833
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs TBURF: 31.35
Tobu Railway Co (OTCPK:TBURF) 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.
Tobu Railway Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Tobu Railway Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tobu Railway 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 Railroads subindustry, Tobu Railway 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.
Tobu Railway Co 5-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Tobu Railway Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tobu Railway 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 Dec. 2025 and 5-year before.
Tobu Railway Co (TBURF) has a 5-Year RORE % of 31.35 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 Tobu Railway Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tobu Railway Co ranks #175 out of 833 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Tobu Railway Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Tobu Railway Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 31.35. The Transportation industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.47. Tobu Railway Co's value of 31.35 is 1169.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tobu Railway Co ranks #175 out of 833 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tobu Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tobu Railway Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tobu Railway Co ranks #175 out of 833 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Tobu Railway Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.47. Tobu Railway Co's value of 31.35 is 1169.2% 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 a Transportation company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 2.47, based on 833 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. Tobu Railway Co's current 5-Year RORE % of 31.35 is 1169.2% 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 Tobu Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tobu Railway Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 31.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tobu Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Tobu Railway Co (TBURF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 31.35. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.27, compared to a current price of $16.27 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 31.35 and 1169.2% above the Transportation industry median of 2.47. Tobu Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Tobu Railway Co (TBURF), the current 5-Year RORE % is 31.35 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 Tobu Railway Co (TBURF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tobu Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.27 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.27.
Key valuation signals for TBURF:
5-Year RORE %: 31.35
GF Value™: $16.27 vs. price of $16.27 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1169.2% above the Transportation median (#175 of 833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TBURF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tobu Railway Co Ltd is a transportation and industrial company in Japan. The company organises itself into five segments: transportation, leisure, real estate, retail distribution, and others. Transportation, which contributes a portion of revenue, operates passenger transportation services through rail, bus, and taxi, and freight and delivery services. Retail distribution operates department stores and a chain of supermarkets. The leisure segment operates hotels, theme parks, golf courses, and related leisure businesses. The real estate segment leases real estate and operates bicycle and parking lot businesses. The Other business is engaged in the construction industry, electrical work, etc.
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