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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.
JBG SMITH Properties's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.74%.
The industry rank for JBG SMITH Properties's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JBG's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 54.35% of 828
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -1.195
vs FRA:JBG: 4.74
JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) 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.
JBG SMITH Properties 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
JBG SMITH Properties 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBG SMITH Properties'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:JBG vs CTO, ESRT, GOOD: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, JBG SMITH Properties'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.
JBG SMITH Properties 3-Year RORE % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, JBG SMITH Properties's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBG SMITH Properties'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.
JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) has a 3-Year RORE % of 4.74 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 JBG SMITH Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #378 out of 828 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is JBG SMITH Properties' 3-Year RORE % too high?
JBG SMITH Properties' current 3-Year RORE % is 4.74. Based on the distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #378 out of 828 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JBG SMITH Properties has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBG SMITH Properties' 3-Year RORE % compare to CTO and ESRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #378 out of 828 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts JBG SMITH Properties in the upper 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 JBG SMITH Properties and its competitors. JBG SMITH Properties's current 3-Year RORE % is 4.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBG SMITH Properties stock overvalued right now?
JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 4.74. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.66, compared to a current price of €10.20 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 4.74. JBG SMITH Properties' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG), the current 3-Year RORE % is 4.74 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 JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBG SMITH Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.20 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.66.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JBG:
3-Year RORE %: 4.74
GF Value™: €18.66 vs. price of €10.20 (45.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBG SMITH Properties is a real estate investment trust based in the United States. It owns, operates, invests in, and develops real estate assets concentrated in amenity-rich, metro-served submarkets in and around Washington, DC. In addition, the company also provides fee-based real estate services to legacy funds through its third-party real estate services business. The operating segments of the company are commercial, multifamily, and third-party real estate services. It generates maximum revenue from the commercial segment.
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