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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.
Starzen Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.73%.
The industry rank for Starzen Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8043's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 53.7% of 1689
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs TSE:8043: 7.73
Starzen Co (TSE:8043) 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.
Starzen Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Starzen Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starzen 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Starzen 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.
Starzen Co 5-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Starzen Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starzen 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.
Starzen Co (TSE:8043) has a 5-Year RORE % of 7.73 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 Starzen Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starzen Co ranks #782 out of 1689 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Starzen Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Starzen Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 7.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10. Starzen Co's value of 7.73 is 51.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starzen Co ranks #782 out of 1689 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starzen Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starzen Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Starzen Co ranks #782 out of 1689 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Starzen Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10. Starzen Co's value of 7.73 is 51.6% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.10, based on 1,689 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. Starzen Co's current 5-Year RORE % of 7.73 is 51.6% 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 Starzen Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starzen Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 7.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starzen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starzen Co (TSE:8043) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,061.21, compared to a current price of 円1,291.00 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 7.73 and 51.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.10. Starzen Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Starzen Co (TSE:8043), the current 5-Year RORE % is 7.73 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 Starzen Co (TSE:8043) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starzen Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,291.00 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,061.21.
GuruFocus considers Starzen Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8043:
5-Year RORE %: 7.73
GF Value™: 円1,061.21 vs. price of 円1,291.00 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#782 of 1689)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starzen Co Ltd is a food processing company based in Japan that offers meat and meat products. It is also involved in pig and cattle farming and fattening. The company offers ham bacon, sausages, and processed meat which are sold to supermarkets, meat specialty stores, department stores, family restaurants, fast food chains, convenience stores, co-ops, food processing companies, meat wholesale traders, and others.
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