Wantedly (TSE:3991) 5-Year RORE % : 7.79% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3991 Wantedly Inc TSE:3991
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What is Wantedly 5-Year RORE %?

Wantedly TSE:3991 +0.88% 90 5-Year RORE % is 7.79 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3991 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,309.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 488 Interactive Media companies, Wantedly ranks better than 52.46% 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. Wantedly's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.79%.

The industry rank for Wantedly's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3991's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than
52.46% of 488 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.555 vs TSE:3991: 7.79

Wantedly  (TSE:3991) 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.


Wantedly 5-Year RORE % Related Terms


Wantedly 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wantedly'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.

Wantedly 5-Year RORE % Chart

Wantedly Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
5-Year RORE %
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Wantedly Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Feb26 May26
5-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.77 7.38 8.79 7.79 0.00

TSE:3991 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Wantedly'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.


Wantedly 5-Year RORE % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Wantedly's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wantedly's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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Wantedly 5-Year RORE % Calculation

Wantedly's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( 131.454-51.79 )/( 464.719-60 )
=79.664/404.719
=19.68 %

* 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 Feb. 2026 and 5-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of 7.79 mean?
Wantedly (TSE:3991) has a 5-Year RORE % of 7.79 as of Feb. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Wantedly and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wantedly ranks #232 out of 488 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Wantedly's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Wantedly's current 5-Year RORE % is 7.79. The Interactive Media industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.56. Wantedly's value of 7.79 is 40.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wantedly ranks #232 out of 488 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wantedly has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wantedly's 5-Year RORE % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Wantedly ranks #232 out of 488 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Wantedly in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.56. Wantedly's value of 7.79 is 40.2% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Interactive Media companies is 5.56, 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. Wantedly's current 5-Year RORE % of 7.79 is 40.2% 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 Wantedly and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wantedly's current 5-Year RORE % is 7.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wantedly stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wantedly (TSE:3991) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,309.94, compared to a current price of 円922.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 7.79 and 40.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 5.56. Wantedly's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Wantedly (TSE:3991), the current 5-Year RORE % is 7.79 as of Feb. 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 Wantedly (TSE:3991) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wantedly stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円922.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,309.94. GuruFocus considers Wantedly to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3991:

  • 5-Year RORE %: 7.79
  • GF Value™: 円1,309.94 vs. price of 円922.00 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 40.2% above the Interactive Media median (#232 of 488)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3991 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wantedly Business Description

Address 5-12-7 Shirokanedai, 4th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0071
Wantedly Inc develops a social-networking service for business professionals.
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