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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.
B&S Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 47.31%.
The industry rank for B&S Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:70B's 3-Year RORE % is not ranked
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 6.885
vs FRA:70B: 47.31
B&S Group (FRA:70B) 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.
B&S Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
B&S Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for B&S Group'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 Conglomerates subindustry, B&S Group'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.
B&S Group 3-Year RORE % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, B&S Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&S Group'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 Jun. 2025 and 3-year before.
B&S Group (FRA:70B) has a 3-Year RORE % of 47.31 as of Jun. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on B&S Group and its competitors.
Is B&S Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
B&S Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 47.31. The Conglomerates industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.89. B&S Group's value of 47.31 is 587.1% above this industry median. Overall, B&S Group has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&S Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to HON and MMM?
B&S Group's 3-Year RORE % of 47.31 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.89. B&S Group's value of 47.31 is 587.1% 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Conglomerates companies is 6.89, based on 542 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. B&S Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 47.31 is 587.1% 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 B&S Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&S Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 47.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B&S Group stock overvalued right now?
B&S Group (FRA:70B) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 47.31. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.20, compared to a current price of €5.61 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 47.31 and 587.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.89. B&S Group's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 B&S Group (FRA:70B), the current 3-Year RORE % is 47.31 as of Jun. 2025. 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 B&S Group (FRA:70B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&S Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.61 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.20.
Key valuation signals for FRA:70B:
3-Year RORE %: 47.31
GF Value™: €5.20 vs. price of €5.61 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 587.1% above the Conglomerates median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:70B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
B&S Group SA is a wholesale distributor of consumer products. The company's customers include Retail (B2B), Value, online, secondary, underserved, duty-free, maritime, ship suppliers, and cruise lines. The company operates through the following business segments: Liquors, Beauty, Personal Care, Food, Health, and Travel Retail. It generates the majority of its revenue from Beauty segment. The company operates in USA, Europe, Australia, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, majority of revenue is from Europe.
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