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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.
Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -77.78%.
The industry rank for Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0090's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 86.47% of 872
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -2.245
vs XKLS:0090: -77.78
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Elsoft Research Bhd 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elsoft Research Bhd'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.
XKLS:0090 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research Bhd'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.
Elsoft Research Bhd 5-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research Bhd'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.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a 5-Year RORE % of -77.78 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #754 out of 872 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current 5-Year RORE % is -77.78. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #754 out of 872 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year RORE % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #754 out of 872 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Elsoft Research Bhd in the lower 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. Elsoft Research Bhd's current 5-Year RORE % is -77.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -77.78. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current 5-Year RORE % is -77.78 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
5-Year RORE %: -77.78
GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.21 (39.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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