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. Lundbeck AS's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.39%.
The industry rank for H. Lundbeck AS's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LDBA's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 67.45% of 934
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs FRA:LDBA: 19.39
H. Lundbeck AS (FRA:LDBA) 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. Lundbeck AS 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
H. Lundbeck AS 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H. Lundbeck AS'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:LDBA vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, H. Lundbeck AS'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. Lundbeck AS 3-Year RORE % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, H. Lundbeck AS's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H. Lundbeck AS'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.
H. Lundbeck AS (FRA:LDBA) has a 3-Year RORE % of 19.39 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 H. Lundbeck AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H. Lundbeck AS ranks #304 out of 934 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is H. Lundbeck AS's 3-Year RORE % too high?
H. Lundbeck AS's current 3-Year RORE % is 19.39. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.09. H. Lundbeck AS's value of 19.39 is 527.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H. Lundbeck AS ranks #304 out of 934 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H. Lundbeck AS has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H. Lundbeck AS's 3-Year RORE % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, H. Lundbeck AS ranks #304 out of 934 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts H. Lundbeck AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.09. H. Lundbeck AS's value of 19.39 is 527.5% 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.09, based on 934 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. Lundbeck AS's current 3-Year RORE % of 19.39 is 527.5% 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 H. Lundbeck AS and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H. Lundbeck AS's current 3-Year RORE % is 19.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H. Lundbeck AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H. Lundbeck AS (FRA:LDBA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.31, compared to a current price of €5.93 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 19.39 and 527.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.09. H. Lundbeck AS's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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. Lundbeck AS (FRA:LDBA), the current 3-Year RORE % is 19.39 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 H. Lundbeck AS (FRA:LDBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H. Lundbeck AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.93 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.31.
GuruFocus considers H. Lundbeck AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LDBA:
3-Year RORE %: 19.39
GF Value™: €6.31 vs. price of €5.93 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 527.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#304 of 934)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LDBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lundbeck is a Denmark-based pharmaceutical firm that focuses on the development and commercialization of central nervous system drugs including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and antiepileptic products. The company's portfolio includes Abilify Maintena and Rexulti for psychosis, Brintellix/Trintellix for depression, Northera for Parkinson's disease symptoms, Sabril and Onfi for seizures, and Vyepti for migraine prevention. Most of the company's sales are derived in North America, followed by Asia and Europe.
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