USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) 3-Year RORE % : -118.62% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:2N2A USA Today Co Inc FRA:2N2A
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What is USA Today Co 3-Year RORE %?

USA Today Co FRA:2N2A -1.38% 50 3-Year RORE % is -118.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2N2A with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks worse than 90.92% on this metric.

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. USA Today Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -118.62%.

The industry rank for USA Today Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2N2A's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
90.92% of 958 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -3.505 vs FRA:2N2A: -118.62

USA Today Co  (FRA:2N2A) 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.


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USA Today Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.

USA Today Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

USA Today Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.43 -64.40 -41.31 -10.20 -12.17

USA Today Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -41.98 -93.21 -16.47 -12.17 -118.62

FRA:2N2A vs SCHL, LEE, EDUC: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.


USA Today Co 3-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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USA Today Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

USA Today Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 0.059--0.801 )/( -0.725-0 )
=0.86/-0.725
=-118.62 %

* 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.

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What does a 3-Year RORE % of -118.62 mean?
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) has a 3-Year RORE % of -118.62 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #871 out of 958 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is USA Today Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
USA Today Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -118.62. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #871 out of 958 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #871 out of 958 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places USA Today Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. USA Today Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -118.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.51, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 184.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -118.62. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A), the current 3-Year RORE % is -118.62 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 184.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.51. GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2N2A:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -118.62
  • GF Value™: €2.51 vs. price of €7.15 (184.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2N2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


USA Today Co Business Description

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Address 175 Sully\'s Trail, Suite 203, Pittsford, NY, USA, 14534-4560
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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