Eco Wave Power Global ABWAVE +0.28%38 5-Year RORE % is 6.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAVE with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 352 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Eco Wave Power Global AB ranks better than 54.83% 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.
Eco Wave Power Global AB's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.67%.
The industry rank for Eco Wave Power Global AB's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
Eco Wave Power Global AB (NAS:WAVE) 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.
Eco Wave Power Global AB 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Eco Wave Power Global AB 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
WAVE vs NXXT, AGIG, STEM: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Eco Wave Power Global AB'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.
Eco Wave Power Global AB 5-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Eco Wave Power Global AB's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eco Wave Power Global AB'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.
Eco Wave Power Global AB (WAVE) has a 5-Year RORE % of 6.67 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 Eco Wave Power Global AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eco Wave Power Global AB ranks #159 out of 352 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Eco Wave Power Global AB's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Eco Wave Power Global AB's current 5-Year RORE % is 6.67. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.72. Eco Wave Power Global AB's value of 6.67 is 145.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eco Wave Power Global AB ranks #159 out of 352 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eco Wave Power Global AB has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eco Wave Power Global AB's 5-Year RORE % compare to NXXT and AGIG?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Eco Wave Power Global AB ranks #159 out of 352 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Eco Wave Power Global AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.72. Eco Wave Power Global AB's value of 6.67 is 145.2% 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.72, based on 352 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. Eco Wave Power Global AB's current 5-Year RORE % of 6.67 is 145.2% 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 Eco Wave Power Global AB and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eco Wave Power Global AB's current 5-Year RORE % is 6.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eco Wave Power Global AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eco Wave Power Global AB (WAVE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.51, compared to a current price of $9.00 — trading 496% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 6.67 and 145.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.72. Eco Wave Power Global AB's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Eco Wave Power Global AB (WAVE), the current 5-Year RORE % is 6.67 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 Eco Wave Power Global AB (WAVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eco Wave Power Global AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.00 is trading 496% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.51.
GuruFocus considers Eco Wave Power Global AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAVE:
5-Year RORE %: 6.67
GF Value™: $1.51 vs. price of $9.00 (496% above fair value)
Industry Position: 145.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#159 of 352)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eco Wave Power Global AB is a Sweden-based wave energy company engaged in the development of a smart and cost-efficient wave energy conversion, or WEC, technology that converts ocean and sea waves into clean electricity. Its WEC technology employs units of point absorber floating devices, referred to as floaters, which are installed on existing marine structures such as piers, breakwaters, and jetties, or in locations in which such marine structures are required. Geographically, it has a presence in Israel, the USA, and Mexico.
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