Telia Company ABTLSNF -1.33%60 5-Year RORE % is 27.81 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TLSNF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Telecommunication Services companies, Telia Company AB ranks better than 66.87% 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.
Telia Company AB's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.81%.
The industry rank for Telia Company AB's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TLSNF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 66.87% of 326
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.21
vs TLSNF: 27.81
Telia Company AB (OTCPK:TLSNF) 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.
Telia Company AB 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Telia Company AB 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telia Company 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Telia Company 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.
Telia Company AB 5-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telia Company AB's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telia Company 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 Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
Telia Company AB (TLSNF) has a 5-Year RORE % of 27.81 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 Telia Company AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telia Company AB ranks #108 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Telia Company AB's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Telia Company AB's current 5-Year RORE % is 27.81. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.21. Telia Company AB's value of 27.81 is 433.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telia Company AB ranks #108 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telia Company AB has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telia Company AB's 5-Year RORE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telia Company AB ranks #108 out of 326 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Telia Company AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.21. Telia Company AB's value of 27.81 is 433.8% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.21, based on 326 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. Telia Company AB's current 5-Year RORE % of 27.81 is 433.8% 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 Telia Company AB and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telia Company AB's current 5-Year RORE % is 27.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telia Company AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telia Company AB (TLSNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.41, compared to a current price of $5.35 — trading 56.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 27.81 and 433.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.21. Telia Company AB's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Telia Company AB (TLSNF), the current 5-Year RORE % is 27.81 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 Telia Company AB (TLSNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telia Company AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.35 is trading 56.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.41.
GuruFocus considers Telia Company AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TLSNF:
5-Year RORE %: 27.81
GF Value™: $3.41 vs. price of $5.35 (56.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 433.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#108 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TLSNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telia is the incumbent telecom operator in Sweden. It also operates in Norway, Finland, and the Baltic countries. In the past five years, Telia has been narrowing its business focus, divesting businesses in Asia and focusing on its core markets.
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