SY (So-Young International) 5-Year RORE % : 26.05% (As of Mar. 2026)


SY So-Young International Inc SY
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Price $1.42
GF Value $1.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is So-Young International 5-Year RORE %?

So-Young International SY -4.11% 77 5-Year RORE % is 26.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 509 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, So-Young International ranks better than 80.55% 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. So-Young International's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.05%.

The industry rank for So-Young International's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

SY's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than
80.55% of 509 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.84 vs SY: 26.05

So-Young International  (NAS:SY) 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.


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So-Young International 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for So-Young International'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.

So-Young International 5-Year RORE % Chart

So-Young International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
5-Year RORE %
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So-Young International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
5-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 93.12 104.73 107.89 26.82 26.05

SY vs LFMD, SPOK, AMWL: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, So-Young International'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.


So-Young International 5-Year RORE % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, So-Young International's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where So-Young International's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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So-Young International 5-Year RORE % Calculation

So-Young International's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( -0.362--0.046 )/( -1.213-0 )
=-0.316/-1.213
=26.05 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of 26.05 mean?
So-Young International (SY) has a 5-Year RORE % of 26.05 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 So-Young International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #99 out of 509 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is So-Young International's 5-Year RORE % too high?
So-Young International's current 5-Year RORE % is 26.05. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.84. So-Young International's value of 26.05 is 817.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #99 out of 509 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, So-Young International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does So-Young International's 5-Year RORE % compare to LFMD and SPOK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #99 out of 509 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places So-Young International in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.84. So-Young International's value of 26.05 is 817.3% 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.84, based on 509 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. So-Young International's current 5-Year RORE % of 26.05 is 817.3% 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 So-Young International and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. So-Young International's current 5-Year RORE % is 26.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is So-Young International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International (SY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $1.42 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 26.05 and 817.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.84. So-Young International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 So-Young International (SY), the current 5-Year RORE % is 26.05 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 So-Young International (SY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.42 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48. GuruFocus considers So-Young International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SY:

  • 5-Year RORE %: 26.05
  • GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $1.42 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 817.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#99 of 509)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


So-Young International Business Description

Address No. 66 Xiangbin Road, 2nd Floor, East Tower, Poly Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100012
So-Young International Inc is an aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments. Its online platform operates across multiple access points, including mobile app, Weixin mini program, and soyoung.com website, where both consumers and aesthetic practitioners can access media content, an engaging social community and a transparent reservation system. The company has four reportable segments: Aesthetic treatment services group, Platform service group, Wuhan Miracle, and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform service group, which generates revenue by providing information services and reservation services. All the company's revenues are derived from within the PRC.
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