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.
Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -60.81%.
The industry rank for Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
CUYTY's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 83.68% of 288
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: -0.765
vs CUYTY: -60.81
Colruyt Group NV (OTCPK:CUYTY) 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.
Colruyt Group NV 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Colruyt Group NV 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colruyt Group NV'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) has a 3-Year RORE % of -60.81 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #241 out of 288 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current 3-Year RORE % is -60.81. Based on the distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #241 out of 288 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year RORE % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #241 out of 288 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Colruyt Group NV 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. Colruyt Group NV's current 3-Year RORE % is -60.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.65, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -60.81. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY), the current 3-Year RORE % is -60.81 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.65.
GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CUYTY:
3-Year RORE %: -60.81
GF Value™: $11.65 vs. price of $10.40 (10.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUYTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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