Cyteir Therapeutics Inc Retention Ratio 1 year YoY Change (%) is NA for the year ending September 20, 2024. The retention ratio, also known as the plowback ratio, measures the proportion of a company's earnings that are retained after paying dividends. It is calculated by dividing the net income minus dividends paid by the net income. This ratio indicates the percentage of earnings that are reinvested back into the company rather than being distributed to shareholders as dividends. A higher retention ratio suggests a higher level of reinvestment, indicating potential future growth opportunities. The measure "Change (%)" refers to the percentage change in the value of a financial metric between two time points. This measure provides a relative perspective on the magnitude of change.