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Rocky BrandsFRA:RCK 66 10-Year RORE % is 16.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RCK with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.40. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 775 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Rocky Brands ranks better than 70.84% 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.
Rocky Brands's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.88%.
The industry rank for Rocky Brands's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RCK's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 70.84% of 775
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs FRA:RCK: 16.88
Rocky Brands (FRA:RCK) 10-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, 10-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.
Rocky Brands 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Rocky Brands 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rocky Brands's 10-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.
FRA:RCK vs DBI, FWDI, WEYS: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Rocky Brands's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-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.
Rocky Brands 10-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rocky Brands's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rocky Brands's 10-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 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.
Rocky Brands (FRA:RCK) has a 10-Year RORE % of 16.88 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Rocky Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocky Brands ranks #226 out of 775 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Rocky Brands' 10-Year RORE % too high?
Rocky Brands' current 10-Year RORE % is 16.88. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 10-Year RORE % is 4.03. Rocky Brands' value of 16.88 is 318.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rocky Brands ranks #226 out of 775 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rocky Brands has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocky Brands' 10-Year RORE % compare to DBI and FWDI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Rocky Brands ranks #226 out of 775 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This puts Rocky Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 4.03. Rocky Brands' value of 16.88 is 318.9% 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 10-Year RORE % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.03, based on 775 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rocky Brands's current 10-Year RORE % of 16.88 is 318.9% 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Rocky Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rocky Brands's current 10-Year RORE % is 16.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocky Brands stock overvalued right now?
Rocky Brands (FRA:RCK) has a current 10-Year RORE % of 16.88. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.40, compared to a current price of €35.40 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 16.88 and 318.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.03. Rocky Brands' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rocky Brands (FRA:RCK), the current 10-Year RORE % is 16.88 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 Rocky Brands (FRA:RCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocky Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.40 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.40.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RCK:
10-Year RORE %: 16.88
GF Value™: €24.40 vs. price of €35.40 (45.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 318.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#226 of 775)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rocky Brands Inc is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium footwear and apparel under brands such as Muck, XTRATUF, Rocky, Durango, Georgia Boot, Lehigh, Ranger, and the licensed brand Michelin. The company operates through three segments, with the wholesale segment generating the majority of revenue through sales of footwear and accessories to sporting goods stores, outdoor specialty stores, online retailers, marine stores, independent retailers, mass merchants, retail uniform stores, and specialty safety shoe stores. The retail segment focuses on direct-to-consumer sales through e-commerce platforms and company-operated stores, while the contract manufacturing segment includes sales to the U.S. military, private label production, and sourcing arrangements for customers.
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