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.
Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 189.51%.
The industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWRl's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 93.58% of 374
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.295
vs CHIX:SWRl: 189.51
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.
Smurfit WestRock 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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:SWRL vs PKG, AMCR, IP: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock 3-Year RORE % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 189.51 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #24 out of 374 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current 3-Year RORE % is 189.51. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.30. Smurfit WestRock's value of 189.51 is 64140.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #24 out of 374 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year RORE % compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #24 out of 374 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Smurfit WestRock in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.30. Smurfit WestRock's value of 189.51 is 64140.7% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.30, based on 374 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. Smurfit WestRock's current 3-Year RORE % of 189.51 is 64140.7% 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current 3-Year RORE % is 189.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £33.61, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 189.51 and 64140.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.30. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 189.51 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £33.61.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
3-Year RORE %: 189.51
GF Value™: £33.61 vs. price of £33.79 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64140.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#24 of 374)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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