Archer AviationACHR +9.06%33 3-Year RORE % is -12.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACHR with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Aerospace & Defense companies, Archer Aviation ranks worse than 67.72% 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.
Archer Aviation's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.88%.
The industry rank for Archer Aviation's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ACHR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 67.72% of 316
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 9.725
vs ACHR: -12.88
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.
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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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Archer Aviation 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Archer Aviation'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Archer Aviation'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.
Archer Aviation 3-Year RORE % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Archer Aviation's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer Aviation's 3-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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Archer Aviation (ACHR) has a 3-Year RORE % of -12.88 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Archer Aviation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #214 out of 316 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Archer Aviation's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Archer Aviation's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.88. Based on the distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #214 out of 316 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer Aviation has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer Aviation's 3-Year RORE % compare to BETA and AADX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #214 out of 316 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Archer Aviation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.73. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 9.73, based on 316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. 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 Archer Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer Aviation's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Archer Aviation (ACHR) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -12.88. The current 3-Year RORE % is -12.88. Archer Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 Archer Aviation (ACHR), the current 3-Year RORE % is -12.88 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.
Archer Aviation Inc advances the benefits of sustainable air mobility. The company is engaged in designing and developing a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing eVTOL aircraft for use in UAM networks. It is creating an electric airline that moves people throughout cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. The company is building a platform to deliver aircraft, technologies, and services to customers world-wide across commercial and defense sectors.
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