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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.
H.B. Fuller Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.80%.
The industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HB1's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 52.14% of 1519
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.39
vs FRA:HB1: 3.80
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) 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.
H.B. Fuller Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller 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.
FRA:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co'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 May. 2026 and 3-year before.
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a 3-Year RORE % of 3.80 as of May. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #727 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 3.80. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.39. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 3.80 is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #727 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to HWKN and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #727 out of 1519 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts H.B. Fuller Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.39. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 3.80 is 40.5% below 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.39, based on 1,519 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 3.80 is 40.5% below 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.81, compared to a current price of €50.00 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 3.80 and 40.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.39. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current 3-Year RORE % is 3.80 as of May. 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €50.00 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of €58.81.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:
3-Year RORE %: 3.80
GF Value™: €58.81 vs. price of €50.00 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Chemicals median (#727 of 1519)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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