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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.90%.
The industry rank for Oaktree Specialty Lending's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FFC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 54.65% of 1537
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.56
vs FRA:FFC: 21.90
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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Oaktree Specialty Lending 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:FFC vs MUC, CII, BTX: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Oaktree Specialty Lending'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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Oaktree Specialty Lending's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oaktree Specialty Lending'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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) has a 3-Year RORE % of 21.90 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #697 out of 1537 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Oaktree Specialty Lending's current 3-Year RORE % is 21.90. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.56. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 21.90 is 74.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #697 out of 1537 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oaktree Specialty Lending has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oaktree Specialty Lending's 3-Year RORE % compare to MUC and CII?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #697 out of 1537 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Oaktree Specialty Lending in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.56. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 21.90 is 74.4% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.56, based on 1,537 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. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current 3-Year RORE % of 21.90 is 74.4% 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current 3-Year RORE % is 21.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.82, compared to a current price of €10.65 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 21.90 and 74.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 12.56. Oaktree Specialty Lending's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC), the current 3-Year RORE % is 21.90 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.65 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.82.
GuruFocus considers Oaktree Specialty Lending to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FFC:
3-Year RORE %: 21.90
GF Value™: €11.82 vs. price of €10.65 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.4% above the Asset Management median (#697 of 1537)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp is a specialty finance company. The company provides lending services and invests in small and mid-sized companies. The company's investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return by generating current income from debt investments, and to a lesser extent, capital appreciation from equity investments. The company provides customized, one-stop credit solutions to companies with limited access to public or syndicated capital markets. The company operates as a single reportable segment and derives revenues from investing in originated loans and other securities, including broadly syndicated loans, of U.S. private companies and manages the business on a consolidated basis.
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