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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.
REX American Resources's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 20.67%.
The industry rank for REX American Resources's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RX3's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 64.74% of 1537
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.09
vs FRA:RX3: 20.67
REX American Resources (FRA:RX3) 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.
REX American Resources 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
REX American Resources 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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:RX3 vs HUN, GPRE, TROX: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, REX American Resources'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.
REX American Resources 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, REX American Resources's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where REX American Resources'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 Jul. 2026 and 3-year before.
REX American Resources (FRA:RX3) has a 3-Year RORE % of 20.67 as of Jul. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on REX American Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, REX American Resources ranks #542 out of 1537 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is REX American Resources' 3-Year RORE % too high?
REX American Resources' current 3-Year RORE % is 20.67. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.09. REX American Resources' value of 20.67 is 127.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, REX American Resources ranks #542 out of 1537 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, REX American Resources has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does REX American Resources' 3-Year RORE % compare to HUN and GPRE?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, REX American Resources ranks #542 out of 1537 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts REX American Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.09. REX American Resources' value of 20.67 is 127.4% 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 9.09, based on 1,537 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. REX American Resources's current 3-Year RORE % of 20.67 is 127.4% 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 REX American Resources and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 9.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. REX American Resources's current 3-Year RORE % is 20.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is REX American Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REX American Resources (FRA:RX3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.34, compared to a current price of €34.80 — trading 79.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 20.67 and 127.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.09. REX American Resources' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 REX American Resources (FRA:RX3), the current 3-Year RORE % is 20.67 as of Jul. 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 REX American Resources (FRA:RX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REX American Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €34.80 is trading 79.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.34.
GuruFocus considers REX American Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RX3:
3-Year RORE %: 20.67
GF Value™: €19.34 vs. price of €34.80 (79.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127.4% above the Chemicals median (#542 of 1537)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
REX American Resources Corp operates as a holding company that engages in investments in alternative energy and ethanol production entities. Its operating segments include Ethanol and By-Products. Its products include Ethanol, dried distillers grains, modified distillers grains, Distillers corn oil, Modified distillers grains, and Other.
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