AstroNovaALOT -0.07%56 3-Year RORE % is 50.91 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALOT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,379 Hardware companies, AstroNova ranks better than 80.5% 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.
AstroNova's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 50.91%.
The industry rank for AstroNova's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ALOT's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 80.5% of 2379
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs ALOT: 50.91
AstroNova (NAS:ALOT) 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.
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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.
AstroNova 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
AstroNova 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AstroNova'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 Computer Hardware subindustry, AstroNova'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.
AstroNova 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AstroNova's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AstroNova'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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
AstroNova (ALOT) has a 3-Year RORE % of 50.91 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on AstroNova and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #464 out of 2379 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is AstroNova's 3-Year RORE % too high?
AstroNova's current 3-Year RORE % is 50.91. The Hardware industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26. AstroNova's value of 50.91 is 867.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #464 out of 2379 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AstroNova has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AstroNova's 3-Year RORE % compare to CAN and BGIN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #464 out of 2379 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places AstroNova in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26. AstroNova's value of 50.91 is 867.9% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 5.26, based on 2,379 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. AstroNova's current 3-Year RORE % of 50.91 is 867.9% 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 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 AstroNova and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AstroNova's current 3-Year RORE % is 50.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AstroNova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova (ALOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.24, compared to a current price of $28.50 — trading 115.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 50.91 and 867.9% above the Hardware industry median of 5.26. AstroNova's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 AstroNova (ALOT), the current 3-Year RORE % is 50.91 as of Apr. 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 AstroNova (ALOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.50 is trading 115.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.24.
GuruFocus considers AstroNova to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALOT:
3-Year RORE %: 50.91
GF Value™: $13.24 vs. price of $28.50 (115.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 867.9% above the Hardware median (#464 of 2379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AstroNova Inc designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad range of specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems, including both hardware and software, which incorporate technologies to acquire, store, analyze, and present data in multiple formats sold under the QuickLabel, TrojanLabel and GetLabels brand names. Its target markets for hardware and software products include aerospace, apparel, automotive, avionics, chemicals, computer peripherals, communications, distribution, food and beverage, general manufacturing, packaging, and transportation. It has two segments, Product Identification (PI) and Aerospace. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PI segment that includes specialty printing systems and related supplies.
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