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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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.68%.
TPE:1503's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 74.59% of 2652
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs TPE:1503: 25.68
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) 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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Shihlin Electric & Engineering 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering 5-Year RORE % Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering 5-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) has a 5-Year RORE % of 25.68 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #674 out of 2652 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current 5-Year RORE % is 25.68. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.67. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 25.68 is 450.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #674 out of 2652 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shihlin Electric & Engineering has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year RORE % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #674 out of 2652 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Shihlin Electric & Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.67. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 25.68 is 450.5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 4.67, based on 2,652 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. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current 5-Year RORE % of 25.68 is 450.5% 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current 5-Year RORE % is 25.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$200.69, compared to a current price of NT$194.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 25.68 and 450.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.67. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503), the current 5-Year RORE % is 25.68 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$194.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$200.69.
GuruFocus considers Shihlin Electric & Engineering to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1503:
5-Year RORE %: 25.68
GF Value™: NT$200.69 vs. price of NT$194.00 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 450.5% above the Industrial Products median (#674 of 2652)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Business Description
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp is engaged in the manufacture of heavy electrical equipment, electrical machinery, electrical automotive equipment and related parts, and the sale and lease of commercial buildings. Its product portfolio comprises low-voltage switches, solar inverters, charging stations, power transformers, capacitors, switchboards, etc. The group has four reportable segments: Electric Distribution, Automobile Parts, Automation Equipment and Parts, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated by the Electric Distribution segment, which manufactures and sells heavy electric equipment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Mainland China, Vietnam, and other regions.
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