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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.
Yellow Hat's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.71%.
The industry rank for Yellow Hat's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
YLLWF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 50.82% of 1155
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.04
vs YLLWF: -0.71
Yellow Hat (OTCPK:YLLWF) 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.
Yellow Hat 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Yellow Hat 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yellow Hat'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.
YLLWF vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Yellow Hat'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.
Yellow Hat 5-Year RORE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yellow Hat's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Hat'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.
Yellow Hat (YLLWF) has a 5-Year RORE % of -0.71 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #587 out of 1155 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Yellow Hat's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Yellow Hat's current 5-Year RORE % is -0.71. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #587 out of 1155 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yellow Hat has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Hat's 5-Year RORE % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #587 out of 1155 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Yellow Hat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 9.04. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.04, based on 1,155 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. 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yellow Hat's current 5-Year RORE % is -0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Hat stock overvalued right now?
Yellow Hat (YLLWF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -0.71. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.51, compared to a current price of $8.47 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -0.71. Yellow Hat's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Yellow Hat (YLLWF), the current 5-Year RORE % is -0.71 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 Yellow Hat (YLLWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.47 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.51.
Key valuation signals for YLLWF:
5-Year RORE %: -0.71
GF Value™: $7.51 vs. price of $8.47 (12.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YLLWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yellow Hat Ltd is a Japanese company involved in selling auto accessories and providing auto service. The products offered by the company include audio and info-entertainment systems, oils and lubricants, safety and maintenance tools, OFF road, racing and karting, chemicals and cleaning, lights and bulbs, bikes, and tires. It offers services including tires services, oil change, foiling, detailing, tinting, audio and video, car wash, AC repair, and maintenance.
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