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.
Annaly Capital Management's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -71.60%.
The industry rank for Annaly Capital Management's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AAYA's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 81.38% of 838
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -0.315
vs FRA:AAYA: -71.60
Annaly Capital Management (FRA:AAYA) 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.
Annaly Capital Management 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Annaly Capital Management 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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:AAYA vs AGNC, STWD, RITM: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Annaly Capital Management'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.
Annaly Capital Management 3-Year RORE % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Annaly Capital Management's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Annaly Capital Management'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.
Annaly Capital Management (FRA:AAYA) has a 3-Year RORE % of -71.60 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 Annaly Capital Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Annaly Capital Management ranks #682 out of 838 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Annaly Capital Management's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Annaly Capital Management's current 3-Year RORE % is -71.60. Based on the distribution chart, Annaly Capital Management ranks #682 out of 838 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Annaly Capital Management has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Annaly Capital Management's 3-Year RORE % compare to AGNC and STWD?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Annaly Capital Management ranks #682 out of 838 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Annaly Capital Management 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 REITs company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the REITs 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 Annaly Capital Management and its competitors. Annaly Capital Management's current 3-Year RORE % is -71.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Annaly Capital Management stock overvalued right now?
Annaly Capital Management (FRA:AAYA) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -71.60. The current 3-Year RORE % is -71.60. Annaly Capital Management's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Annaly Capital Management (FRA:AAYA), the current 3-Year RORE % is -71.60 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.
Annaly Capital Management Inc is an American mortgage real estate investment trust. Its business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. The company's reportable operating segments are: the Agency segment, which invests in Agency mortgage-backed securities collateralized by residential mortgages; the Residential Credit segment, which invests in non-Agency residential whole loans and securitized products within the residential and commercial markets; the Mortgage Servicing Rights segment; and Corporate & Other. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Agency segment.
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