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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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.36%.
The industry rank for Heath (Samuel) & Sons's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HSM's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 61.84% of 1161
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.54
vs LSE:HSM: 0.36
Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) 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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Heath (Samuel) & Sons 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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.
LSE:HSM vs TT, JCI, CARR: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons 10-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Heath (Samuel) & Sons's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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 Sep. 2025 and 10-year before.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) has a 10-Year RORE % of 0.36 as of Sep. 2025. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Heath (Samuel) & Sons and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks #718 out of 1161 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Heath (Samuel) & Sons' 10-Year RORE % too high?
Heath (Samuel) & Sons' current 10-Year RORE % is 0.36. The Construction industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.54. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' value of 0.36 is 94.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks #718 out of 1161 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heath (Samuel) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heath (Samuel) & Sons' 10-Year RORE % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks #718 out of 1161 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Heath (Samuel) & Sons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.54. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' value of 0.36 is 94.5% below 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 Construction company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Construction companies is 6.54, based on 1,161 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. Heath (Samuel) & Sons's current 10-Year RORE % of 0.36 is 94.5% below 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heath (Samuel) & Sons's current 10-Year RORE % is 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heath (Samuel) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.45, compared to a current price of £3.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 0.36 and 94.5% below the Construction industry median of 6.54. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM), the current 10-Year RORE % is 0.36 as of Sep. 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heath (Samuel) & Sons stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.45.
GuruFocus considers Heath (Samuel) & Sons to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HSM:
10-Year RORE %: 0.36
GF Value™: £3.45 vs. price of £3.00 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.5% below the Construction median (#718 of 1161)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of hardware and bathroom field products. The company's product collection includes Landmark Industrial, Landmark Pure, Style Moderne, Fairfield, Antique, Xenon, Novis, and Curzon. It has one business segment, which is the manufacture and marketing of products in the builder's hardware and bathroom field. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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