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.
Dollar Tree's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -91.13%.
The industry rank for Dollar Tree's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
DLTR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 91.07% of 291
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs DLTR: -91.13
Dollar Tree (NAS:DLTR) 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.
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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.
Dollar Tree 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Dollar Tree 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar Tree'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 Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar Tree'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.
Dollar Tree 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar Tree's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar Tree'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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) has a 3-Year RORE % of -91.13 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Dollar Tree and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #265 out of 291 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Dollar Tree's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Dollar Tree's current 3-Year RORE % is -91.13. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #265 out of 291 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dollar Tree has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar Tree's 3-Year RORE % compare to DG and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #265 out of 291 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Dollar Tree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.28. 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?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.28, based on 291 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 Dollar Tree and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar Tree's current 3-Year RORE % is -91.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dollar Tree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree (DLTR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $146.49, compared to a current price of $124.91 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -91.13. Dollar Tree's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Dollar Tree (DLTR), the current 3-Year RORE % is -91.13 as of Apr. 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 Dollar Tree (DLTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $124.91 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $146.49.
GuruFocus considers Dollar Tree to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DLTR:
3-Year RORE %: -91.13
GF Value™: $146.49 vs. price of $124.91 (14.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree operates almost 9,000 small-box discount stores across the United States and Canada, offering roughly 85% of its merchandise under $2. The chain targets value-conscious suburban and urban shoppers with a mix of consumables (49% of sales), variety (45%), and seasonal goods (6%). In fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree generated over $19 billion in sales, through its multi-price strategy, higher-margin discretionary assortments, and private-label products that account for nearly one-third of sales.
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