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.
Saul Centers's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.20%.
The industry rank for Saul Centers's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BFS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 66.55% of 840
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -1.135
vs BFS: 24.20
Saul Centers (NYSE:BFS) 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.
Saul Centers 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Saul Centers 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saul Centers'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 REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers 3-Year RORE % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers (BFS) has a 3-Year RORE % of 24.20 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 Saul Centers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #281 out of 840 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Saul Centers' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Saul Centers' current 3-Year RORE % is 24.20. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #281 out of 840 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' 3-Year RORE % compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #281 out of 840 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Saul Centers in the upper 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 REITs company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the REITs 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 Saul Centers and its competitors. Saul Centers's current 3-Year RORE % is 24.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.81, compared to a current price of $37.88 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 24.20. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current 3-Year RORE % is 24.20 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.
Is Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.88 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.81.
GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BFS:
3-Year RORE %: 24.20
GF Value™: $41.81 vs. price of $37.88 (9.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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