Birks GroupBGI -2.15%40 3-Year RORE % is 18.02 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates BGI with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,050 Retail - Cyclical companies, Birks Group ranks better than 63.52% 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.
Birks Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 18.02%.
The industry rank for Birks Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BGI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 63.52% of 1050
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.615
vs BGI: 18.02
Birks Group (AMEX:BGI) 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.
Birks Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Birks Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Birks Group'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 Luxury Goods subindustry, Birks Group'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.
Birks Group 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Birks Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birks Group'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 Sep. 2025 and 3-year before.
Birks Group (BGI) has a 3-Year RORE % of 18.02 as of Sep. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Birks Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #383 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Birks Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Birks Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 18.02. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.62. Birks Group's value of 18.02 is 290.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #383 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Birks Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birks Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to BRLT and SORA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #383 out of 1050 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Birks Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.62. Birks Group's value of 18.02 is 290.5% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.62, based on 1,050 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. Birks Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 18.02 is 290.5% 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 Birks Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Birks Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 18.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birks Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group (BGI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 78.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 18.02 and 290.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.62. Birks Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Birks Group (BGI), the current 3-Year RORE % is 18.02 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Birks Group (BGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 78.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59.
GuruFocus considers Birks Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BGI:
3-Year RORE %: 18.02
GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $0.56 (78.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 290.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#383 of 1050)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birks Group Inc is a part of the leisure industry. The company designs, develops, produces, and retails fine jewelry, timepieces, and gifts. Its operating segments include Retail and Other. The company generates maximum revenue from the Retail segment. Its retail segment consists of retail operations whereby it operates stores in Canada under the Maison Birks, Brinkhaus, Graff, and Patek Phillippe brands. The other segment consists mainly of wholesale business, e-commerce business, and gold exchange business.
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