Quantum GraphiteVLQCF -24.14%31 5-Year RORE % is -6.98 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates VLQCF with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,885 Metals & Mining companies, Quantum Graphite ranks better than 51.25% 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.
Quantum Graphite's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.98%.
The industry rank for Quantum Graphite's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
VLQCF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 51.25% of 1885
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -5.38
vs VLQCF: -6.98
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.
Quantum Graphite 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Quantum Graphite 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quantum Graphite'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Quantum Graphite'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.
Quantum Graphite 5-Year RORE % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Quantum Graphite's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quantum Graphite'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.
Quantum Graphite (VLQCF) has a 5-Year RORE % of -6.98 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 Quantum Graphite and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum Graphite ranks #919 out of 1885 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Quantum Graphite's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Quantum Graphite's current 5-Year RORE % is -6.98. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum Graphite ranks #919 out of 1885 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quantum Graphite has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Graphite's 5-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Quantum Graphite ranks #919 out of 1885 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Quantum Graphite in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Quantum Graphite and its competitors. Quantum Graphite's current 5-Year RORE % is -6.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Graphite stock overvalued right now?
Quantum Graphite (VLQCF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -6.98. The current 5-Year RORE % is -6.98. Quantum Graphite's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Quantum Graphite (VLQCF), the current 5-Year RORE % is -6.98 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.
Quantum Graphite Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of high-grade flake graphite products and the mining and exploration of graphite deposits in South Australia. It is involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and manufacturing of graphite and associated products. Its main Uley graphite mine produces coarse graphite flake products.
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