ZotefoamsZTFMF 74 5-Year RORE % is 42.42 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ZTFMF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,447 Chemicals companies, Zotefoams ranks better than 88.39% 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.
Zotefoams's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 42.42%.
The industry rank for Zotefoams's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ZTFMF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 88.39% of 1447
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs ZTFMF: 42.42
Zotefoams (OTCPK:ZTFMF) 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.
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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.
Zotefoams 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Zotefoams 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zotefoams'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zotefoams'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.
Zotefoams 5-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zotefoams's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zotefoams'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 Dec. 2025 and 5-year before.
Zotefoams (ZTFMF) has a 5-Year RORE % of 42.42 as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Zotefoams and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #168 out of 1447 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Zotefoams' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Zotefoams' current 5-Year RORE % is 42.42. Based on the distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #168 out of 1447 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zotefoams has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zotefoams' 5-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #168 out of 1447 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Zotefoams in the top 12% 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 Zotefoams and its competitors. Zotefoams's current 5-Year RORE % is 42.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zotefoams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams (ZTFMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.04, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 42.42. Zotefoams' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF), the current 5-Year RORE % is 42.42 as of Dec. 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.55 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.04.
GuruFocus considers Zotefoams to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZTFMF:
5-Year RORE %: 42.42
GF Value™: $6.04 vs. price of $5.55 (8.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTFMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zotefoams PLC is engaged in the manufacturing of polymer foam using bespoke autoclave technology to produce foams with attributes. Its block foams are sold under the AZOTE, T-FIT, ZOTEK, and other brand names. The company serves automotive, aerospace, packaging, industrial parts, marine, building and construction, military, medical, and sports and leisure industries. It has three main operating segments Polyolefin foams, High-Performance Products, and MuCell Extrusion LLC. The maximum revenue to the company is generated from the High-Performance Products.
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