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DLETSE:3686 -2.94%42 5-Year RORE % is 6.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3686 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円103.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Media - Diversified companies, DLE ranks better than 56.06% 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.
DLE's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.49%.
The industry rank for DLE's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3686's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 56.06% of 874
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.915
vs TSE:3686: 6.49
DLE (TSE:3686) 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.
DLE 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
DLE 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DLE'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.
TSE:3686 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, DLE'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.
DLE 5-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DLE's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DLE'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.
DLE (TSE:3686) has a 5-Year RORE % of 6.49 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 DLE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #384 out of 874 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is DLE's 5-Year RORE % too high?
DLE's current 5-Year RORE % is 6.49. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year RORE % is 0.92. DLE's value of 6.49 is 609.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DLE ranks #384 out of 874 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DLE has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLE's 5-Year RORE % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #384 out of 874 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts DLE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 0.92. DLE's value of 6.49 is 609.3% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.92, based on 874 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. DLE's current 5-Year RORE % of 6.49 is 609.3% 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 DLE and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLE's current 5-Year RORE % is 6.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE (TSE:3686) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円103.96, compared to a current price of 円66.00 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 6.49 and 609.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.92. DLE's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 DLE (TSE:3686), the current 5-Year RORE % is 6.49 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 DLE (TSE:3686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円66.00 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円103.96.
GuruFocus considers DLE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3686:
5-Year RORE %: 6.49
GF Value™: 円103.96 vs. price of 円66.00 (36.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 609.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#384 of 874)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DLE Inc is engaged in the entertainment business. It provides advertising and marketing services in Japan. The company's activities include animation, live entertainment, music, mobile apps, game development, and event planning. Further, it is also involved in the operation of in-house studios.
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