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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.
Dorman Products's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.51%.
The industry rank for Dorman Products's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RAB's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 54.16% of 1250
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.325
vs FRA:RAB: 4.51
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.
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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.
Dorman Products 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Dorman Products 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dorman Products'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:RAB vs AAP, ATMU, QS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Dorman Products'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.
Dorman Products 3-Year RORE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dorman Products's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dorman Products'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.
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a 3-Year RORE % of 4.51 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 Dorman Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #573 out of 1250 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Dorman Products' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Dorman Products' current 3-Year RORE % is 4.51. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.33. Dorman Products' value of 4.51 is 4.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #573 out of 1250 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dorman Products has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dorman Products' 3-Year RORE % compare to AAP and ATMU?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #573 out of 1250 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Dorman Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.33. Dorman Products' value of 4.51 is 4.3% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.33, based on 1,250 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. Dorman Products's current 3-Year RORE % of 4.51 is 4.3% 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 Dorman Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dorman Products's current 3-Year RORE % is 4.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dorman Products stock overvalued right now?
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 4.51. The stock's GF Value™ is €107.50, compared to a current price of €119.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 4.51 and 4.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.33. Dorman Products' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB), the current 3-Year RORE % is 4.51 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dorman Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €119.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €107.50.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RAB:
3-Year RORE %: 4.51
GF Value™: €107.50 vs. price of €119.00 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#573 of 1250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dorman Products Inc is a supplier of original equipment parts for automobiles. It offers automotive and heavy-duty replacement parts, automotive hardware, brake parts, and fasteners for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. The products are sold under the Dorman brand and its sub-brands OE Solutions, Help!, Conduct-Tite, Super ATV, etc., through aftermarket retailers, warehouse distributors, specialty markets, and salvage yards. The company operates through three business segments, which include Light Duty, Heavy Duty, and Specialty Vehicle. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Light Duty segment, which designs and markets replacement parts and fasteners mainly for passenger cars and light trucks. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States.
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