ACI (Albertsons) 3-Year RORE % : -73.46% (As of Feb. 2026)


ACI Albertsons Companies Inc ACI
58 GF Score
Price $13.76
GF Value $22.78
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Albertsons 3-Year RORE %?

Albertsons ACI -2.62% 58 3-Year RORE % is -73.46 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 290 Retail - Defensive companies, Albertsons ranks worse than 88.28% 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. Albertsons's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -73.46%.

The industry rank for Albertsons's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

ACI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
88.28% of 290 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: -0.455 vs ACI: -73.46

Albertsons  (NYSE:ACI) 3-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, 3-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.


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Albertsons 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albertsons's 3-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.

Albertsons 3-Year RORE % Chart

Albertsons Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
3-Year RORE %
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Albertsons Quarterly Data
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3-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 -11.60 -9.98 -6.07 -19.22 -73.46

ACI vs SFM, WMK, IMKTA: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Albertsons's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.


Albertsons 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Albertsons's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Albertsons's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Albertsons 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Albertsons's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 0.32-2.23 )/( 4.19-1.59 )
=-1.91/2.6
=-73.46 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -73.46 mean?
Albertsons (ACI) has a 3-Year RORE % of -73.46 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Albertsons and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #256 out of 290 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Albertsons' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Albertsons' current 3-Year RORE % is -73.46. Based on the distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #256 out of 290 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Albertsons has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albertsons' 3-Year RORE % compare to SFM and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #256 out of 290 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Albertsons in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, 3-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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Albertsons and its competitors. Albertsons's current 3-Year RORE % is -73.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albertsons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albertsons (ACI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.78, compared to a current price of $13.76 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -73.46. Albertsons' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albertsons (ACI), the current 3-Year RORE % is -73.46 as of Feb. 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 Albertsons (ACI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albertsons stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.76 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.78. GuruFocus considers Albertsons to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ACI:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -73.46
  • GF Value™: $22.78 vs. price of $13.76 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Albertsons Business Description

Other Exchanges 27S:Germany
Address 250 Parkcenter Boulevard, Boise, ID, USA, 83706
Albertsons Companies Inc is a food and drug retailer in United States. The company operate in well known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, Balducci's Food Lovers Market, and others.
58GF Score

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