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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.
National Beverage's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -1.35%.
The industry rank for National Beverage's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:20V's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 56.07% of 107
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.75
vs FRA:20V: -1.35
National Beverage (FRA:20V) 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.
National Beverage 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
National Beverage 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Beverage'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.
FRA:20V vs COCO, SUJA, BUDA: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, National Beverage'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.
National Beverage 3-Year RORE % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Beverage's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Beverage'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.
National Beverage (FRA:20V) has a 3-Year RORE % of -1.35 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 National Beverage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Beverage ranks #60 out of 107 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is National Beverage's 3-Year RORE % too high?
National Beverage's current 3-Year RORE % is -1.35. Based on the distribution chart, National Beverage ranks #60 out of 107 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Beverage has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Beverage's 3-Year RORE % compare to COCO and SUJA?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, National Beverage ranks #60 out of 107 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places National Beverage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.75. 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 5.75, based on 107 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 National Beverage and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Beverage's current 3-Year RORE % is -1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Beverage stock overvalued right now?
National Beverage (FRA:20V) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -1.35. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.43, compared to a current price of €27.60 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -1.35. National Beverage's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 National Beverage (FRA:20V), the current 3-Year RORE % is -1.35 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 National Beverage (FRA:20V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Beverage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.60 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.43.
Key valuation signals for FRA:20V:
3-Year RORE %: -1.35
GF Value™: €40.43 vs. price of €27.60 (31.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:20V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Beverage Corp is a non-alcoholic beverage company in the U.S. Its portfolio skews toward functional drinks (that is those purporting to offer health benefits) and is anchored by the popular LaCroix sparkling water trademark. Other offerings include Rip It energy drinks, Everfresh juices, and soda brands like Shasta and Faygo. The firm controls the majority of its production and distribution apparatus, with very little outsourcing. In terms of go-to-market, it uses warehouse distribution for retailers, direct-store delivery for convenience stores and other small outlets, and food-service distributors for the food-service channel (schools, hospitals, restaurants).
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