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ZedgeZDGE +0.67%74 5-Year RORE % is 108.11 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZDGE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.06 (Fairly Valued). Among 491 Interactive Media companies, Zedge ranks better than 91.65% 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.
Zedge's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 108.11%.
The industry rank for Zedge's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ZDGE's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 91.65% of 491
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs ZDGE: 108.11
Zedge (AMEX:ZDGE) 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.
Zedge 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Zedge 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zedge'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.
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Zedge'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.
Zedge 5-Year RORE % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Zedge's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zedge'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 Apr. 2026 and 5-year before.
Zedge (ZDGE) has a 5-Year RORE % of 108.11 as of Apr. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Zedge and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zedge ranks #41 out of 491 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Zedge's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Zedge's current 5-Year RORE % is 108.11. The Interactive Media industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.54. Zedge's value of 108.11 is 2281.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zedge ranks #41 out of 491 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zedge has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zedge's 5-Year RORE % compare to SJ and AREN?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Zedge ranks #41 out of 491 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Zedge in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.54. Zedge's value of 108.11 is 2281.3% 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 Interactive Media company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Interactive Media companies is 4.54, based on 491 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. Zedge's current 5-Year RORE % of 108.11 is 2281.3% 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 Zedge and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zedge's current 5-Year RORE % is 108.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zedge stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zedge (ZDGE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.06, compared to a current price of $2.99 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 108.11 and 2281.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 4.54. Zedge's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Zedge (ZDGE), the current 5-Year RORE % is 108.11 as of Apr. 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 Zedge (ZDGE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zedge stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.99 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.06.
GuruFocus considers Zedge to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZDGE:
5-Year RORE %: 108.11
GF Value™: $3.06 vs. price of $2.99 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2281.3% above the Interactive Media median (#41 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZDGE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zedge Inc builds digital marketplaces and competitive games centered on content that people use for self-expression. Its products include the Zedge App, a freemium digital content marketplace offering mobile wallpapers, video wallpapers, ringtones, and notification sounds, along with pAInt, a generative AI wallpaper and ringtone maker, GuruShots, a skill-based photo challenge game, and Emojipedia, a trusted source for emoji information. The Zedge App is available on Google Play and the App Store. The company operates two segments: Zedge Marketplace and GuruShots, with the majority of revenue generated from the Zedge Marketplace.
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