Bausch & LombBLCO -2.57%77 3-Year RORE % is -13.03 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLCO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 781 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Bausch & Lomb ranks worse than 58.77% 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.
Bausch & Lomb's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.03%.
The industry rank for Bausch & Lomb's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BLCO's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 58.77% of 781
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -4.19
vs BLCO: -13.03
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.
Bausch & Lomb 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Bausch & Lomb 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bausch & Lomb'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Bausch & Lomb'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.
Bausch & Lomb 3-Year RORE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Bausch & Lomb's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bausch & Lomb'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.
Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) has a 3-Year RORE % of -13.03 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 Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #459 out of 781 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Bausch & Lomb's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current 3-Year RORE % is -13.03. Based on the distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #459 out of 781 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's 3-Year RORE % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #459 out of 781 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Bausch & Lomb in the lower 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. Bausch & Lomb's current 3-Year RORE % is -13.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.42, compared to a current price of $16.66 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -13.03. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO), the current 3-Year RORE % is -13.03 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.66 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.42.
GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BLCO:
3-Year RORE %: -13.03
GF Value™: $18.42 vs. price of $16.66 (9.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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