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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.
CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 81.02%.
The industry rank for CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3698's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 87.5% of 488
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.84
vs TSE:3698: 81.02
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) 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.
CRI Middleware Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
CRI Middleware Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware 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.
TSE:3698 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co 5-Year RORE % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware 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 Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a 5-Year RORE % of 81.02 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #61 out of 488 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 81.02. The Interactive Media industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.84. CRI Middleware Co's value of 81.02 is 1287.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #61 out of 488 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #61 out of 488 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places CRI Middleware Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.84. CRI Middleware Co's value of 81.02 is 1287.3% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Interactive Media companies is 5.84, based on 488 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. CRI Middleware Co's current 5-Year RORE % of 81.02 is 1287.3% 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRI Middleware Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 81.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,210.96, compared to a current price of 円1,136.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 81.02 and 1287.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 5.84. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100. 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current 5-Year RORE % is 81.02 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,136.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,210.96.
GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:
5-Year RORE %: 81.02
GF Value™: 円1,210.96 vs. price of 円1,136.00 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1287.3% above the Interactive Media median (#61 of 488)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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