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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.
Bassett Furniture Industries's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -75.96%.
BSET's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 85.82% of 416
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs BSET: -75.96
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.
Bassett Furniture Industries 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Bassett Furniture Industries 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.
BSET vs LCUT, HOFT, KEQU: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Bassett Furniture Industries'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.
Bassett Furniture Industries 3-Year RORE % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bassett Furniture Industries's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bassett Furniture Industries'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 May. 2026 and 3-year before.
Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) has a 3-Year RORE % of -75.96 as of May. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Bassett Furniture Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #357 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Bassett Furniture Industries' current 3-Year RORE % is -75.96. Based on the distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #357 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bassett Furniture Industries has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bassett Furniture Industries' 3-Year RORE % compare to LCUT and HOFT?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #357 out of 416 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Bassett Furniture Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.45. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 2.45, based on 416 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 Bassett Furniture Industries and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bassett Furniture Industries's current 3-Year RORE % is -75.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.37, compared to a current price of $21.77 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -75.96. Bassett Furniture Industries' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET), the current 3-Year RORE % is -75.96 as of May. 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.77 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.37.
GuruFocus considers Bassett Furniture Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSET:
3-Year RORE %: -75.96
GF Value™: $14.37 vs. price of $21.77 (51.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bassett Furniture Industries Inc is a manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of home furnishings products in the United States. It operates through the following segments: The Wholesale segment focuses on the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale, and distribution of furniture products, the Retail segment which consists of company-owned stores, and the Corporate and others segment. Majority of revenue is from Wholesale sales of furniture and accessories.
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