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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.
Howden Joinery Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.48%.
The industry rank for Howden Joinery Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HWDNl's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 50.72% of 416
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs CHIX:HWDNl: 3.48
Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNl) 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.
Howden Joinery Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Howden Joinery Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howden Joinery 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.
CHIX:HWDNL vs SN, SGI, MHK: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Howden Joinery 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.
Howden Joinery Group 3-Year RORE % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Howden Joinery Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howden Joinery 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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 3.48 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Howden Joinery Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Howden Joinery Group ranks #205 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Howden Joinery Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Howden Joinery Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 3.48. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.71. Howden Joinery Group's value of 3.48 is 28.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howden Joinery Group ranks #205 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Howden Joinery Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howden Joinery Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Howden Joinery Group ranks #205 out of 416 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Howden Joinery Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.71. Howden Joinery Group's value of 3.48 is 28.4% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 2.71, 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. Howden Joinery Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 3.48 is 28.4% 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 Howden Joinery Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howden Joinery Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 3.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howden Joinery Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.81, compared to a current price of £8.06 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 3.48 and 28.4% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 2.71. Howden Joinery Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 3.48 as of Dec. 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 Howden Joinery Group (CHIX:HWDNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howden Joinery Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £8.06 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.81.
GuruFocus considers Howden Joinery Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HWDNL:
3-Year RORE %: 3.48
GF Value™: £8.81 vs. price of £8.06 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#205 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HWDNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howden Joinery Group Plc is the UK's specialist trade-only kitchen and joinery supplier, focused on serving trade customers through an in-stock, local depot model supported by UK manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. The Company designs, manufactures, and sources kitchen and joinery products, including cabinets, cabinet frontals, worktops, and skirting boards, and supplies a multiple products such as appliances, joinery, flooring, and hardware necessary to complete any kitchen, along with design, planning, and support services to trade customers. The business operates as a trade-only, in-stock kitchen and joinery supply model supported by manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the UK.
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