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.
Lanxess AG's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,059.71%.
The industry rank for Lanxess AG's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:LXS's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 97.02% of 1444
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs XSWX:LXS: -1059.71
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) 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.
Lanxess AG 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Lanxess AG 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lanxess AG'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.
XSWX:LXS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG 5-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a 5-Year RORE % of -1,059.71 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #43 out of 1444 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Lanxess AG's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Lanxess AG's current 5-Year RORE % is -1,059.71. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #43 out of 1444 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's 5-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #43 out of 1444 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Lanxess AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Chemicals company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Chemicals 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. Lanxess AG's current 5-Year RORE % is -1,059.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -1,059.71. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF20.13, compared to a current price of CHF14.36 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -1,059.71. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current 5-Year RORE % is -1,059.71 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF14.36 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF20.13.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:
5-Year RORE %: -1,059.71
GF Value™: CHF20.13 vs. price of CHF14.36 (28.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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