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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.
Kewaunee Scientific's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -25.84%.
The industry rank for Kewaunee Scientific's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KEW's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 68.27% of 416
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs FRA:KEW: -25.84
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.
Kewaunee Scientific 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kewaunee Scientific 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewaunee Scientific'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:KEW vs VIRC, BSET, VIOT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee Scientific'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.
Kewaunee Scientific 3-Year RORE % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewaunee Scientific'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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) has a 3-Year RORE % of -25.84 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #284 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current 3-Year RORE % is -25.84. Based on the distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #284 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's 3-Year RORE % compare to VIRC and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #284 out of 416 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kewaunee Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.45. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 2.45, based on 416 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. 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewaunee Scientific's current 3-Year RORE % is -25.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.88, compared to a current price of €31.20 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -25.84. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW), the current 3-Year RORE % is -25.84 as of Apr. 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 Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.20 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.88.
GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KEW:
3-Year RORE %: -25.84
GF Value™: €37.88 vs. price of €31.20 (17.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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