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.
DuPont de Nemours's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.71%.
The industry rank for DuPont de Nemours's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
DD's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 67.81% of 1522
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.21
vs DD: 23.71
DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) 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.
DuPont de Nemours 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
DuPont de Nemours 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DuPont de Nemours'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DuPont de Nemours'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.
DuPont de Nemours 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DuPont de Nemours's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DuPont de Nemours'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.
DuPont de Nemours (DD) has a 3-Year RORE % of 23.71 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 DuPont de Nemours and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DuPont de Nemours ranks #490 out of 1522 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is DuPont de Nemours' 3-Year RORE % too high?
DuPont de Nemours' current 3-Year RORE % is 23.71. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.21. DuPont de Nemours' value of 23.71 is 281.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DuPont de Nemours ranks #490 out of 1522 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DuPont de Nemours has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DuPont de Nemours' 3-Year RORE % compare to LYB and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DuPont de Nemours ranks #490 out of 1522 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts DuPont de Nemours in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.21. DuPont de Nemours' value of 23.71 is 281.8% 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.21, based on 1,522 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. DuPont de Nemours's current 3-Year RORE % of 23.71 is 281.8% 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 DuPont de Nemours and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DuPont de Nemours's current 3-Year RORE % is 23.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DuPont de Nemours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DuPont de Nemours (DD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.83, compared to a current price of $139.91 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 23.71 and 281.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.21. DuPont de Nemours' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 DuPont de Nemours (DD), the current 3-Year RORE % is 23.71 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 DuPont de Nemours (DD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DuPont de Nemours stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $139.91 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $99.83.
GuruFocus considers DuPont de Nemours to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DD:
3-Year RORE %: 23.71
GF Value™: $99.83 vs. price of $139.91 (40.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 281.8% above the Chemicals median (#490 of 1522)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the healthcare, water, construction, automotive, aerospace, and printing and packaging industries. Healthcare and water will generate the majority of profits.
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