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.
aconnic AG's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 55.61%.
The industry rank for aconnic AG's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:CFC's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 85.96% of 2244
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs XTER:CFC: 55.61
aconnic AG (XTER:CFC) 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.
aconnic AG 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
aconnic AG 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for aconnic 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.
XTER:CFC vs CSCO, MSI, CIEN: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, aconnic 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.
aconnic AG 5-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, aconnic AG's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where aconnic 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 Jun. 2025 and 5-year before.
aconnic AG (XTER:CFC) has a 5-Year RORE % of 55.61 as of Jun. 2025. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on aconnic AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, aconnic AG ranks #315 out of 2244 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is aconnic AG's 5-Year RORE % too high?
aconnic AG's current 5-Year RORE % is 55.61. The Hardware industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.58. aconnic AG's value of 55.61 is 2055.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, aconnic AG ranks #315 out of 2244 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, aconnic AG has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does aconnic AG's 5-Year RORE % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, aconnic AG ranks #315 out of 2244 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places aconnic AG in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.58. aconnic AG's value of 55.61 is 2055.4% 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 2.58, based on 2,244 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. aconnic AG's current 5-Year RORE % of 55.61 is 2055.4% 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 aconnic AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. aconnic AG's current 5-Year RORE % is 55.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is aconnic AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, aconnic AG (XTER:CFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.46, compared to a current price of €0.56 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 55.61 and 2055.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.58. aconnic AG's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 aconnic AG (XTER:CFC), the current 5-Year RORE % is 55.61 as of Jun. 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.
Is aconnic AG (XTER:CFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, aconnic AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.56 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.46.
GuruFocus considers aconnic AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:CFC:
5-Year RORE %: 55.61
GF Value™: €0.46 vs. price of €0.56 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2055.4% above the Hardware median (#315 of 2244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:CFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
aconnic AG is engaged in systems, telecommunication systems for broadband, wired networks, manufacturing of electronic products, providers of services for development, production, logistics of electronic modules and systems. Geographically it operates through the region of Germany and internationally. Majority of its revenue comes from the systems and electronic products business.
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