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.
American Outdoor Brands's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -12.50%.
The industry rank for American Outdoor Brands's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
AOUT's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 66.58% of 793
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 3.94
vs AOUT: -12.50
American Outdoor Brands (NAS:AOUT) 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.
American Outdoor Brands 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
American Outdoor Brands 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
AOUT vs PLBY, CLAR, PUSA: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands'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.
American Outdoor Brands 3-Year RORE % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands'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.
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a 3-Year RORE % of -12.50 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 American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #528 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' 3-Year RORE % too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current 3-Year RORE % is -12.50. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #528 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' 3-Year RORE % compare to PLBY and CLAR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #528 out of 793 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places American Outdoor Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.94. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.94, based on 793 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 American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.11, compared to a current price of $11.72 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -12.50. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current 3-Year RORE % is -12.50 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.72 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.11.
GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AOUT:
3-Year RORE %: -12.50
GF Value™: $9.11 vs. price of $11.72 (28.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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