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.
voestalpine AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 184.39%.
The industry rank for voestalpine AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VASS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 93% of 600
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs FRA:VASS: 184.39
voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) 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.
voestalpine AG 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
voestalpine AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for voestalpine AG'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:VASS vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, voestalpine AG'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.
voestalpine AG 3-Year RORE % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, voestalpine AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where voestalpine AG'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.
voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) has a 3-Year RORE % of 184.39 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #42 out of 600 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is voestalpine AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
voestalpine AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 184.39. The Steel industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.57. voestalpine AG's value of 184.39 is 32249.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #42 out of 600 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, voestalpine AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does voestalpine AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #42 out of 600 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places voestalpine AG in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.57. voestalpine AG's value of 184.39 is 32249.1% 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 Steel company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Steel companies is 0.57, based on 600 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. voestalpine AG's current 3-Year RORE % of 184.39 is 32249.1% 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. voestalpine AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 184.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is voestalpine AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.67, compared to a current price of €8.65 — trading 85.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 184.39 and 32249.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.57. voestalpine AG's 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 voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS), the current 3-Year RORE % is 184.39 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 voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.65 is trading 85.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.67.
GuruFocus considers voestalpine AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VASS:
3-Year RORE %: 184.39
GF Value™: €4.67 vs. price of €8.65 (85.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32249.1% above the Steel median (#42 of 600)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VASS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
voestalpine AG is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and development of steel products. Its divisions are: Steel Division, which generates maximum revenue and is involved in the production of steel products and the casting of large turbines. High-Performance Metals Division provides metals for the automotive, consumer goods, power generation, energy, and aviation sectors. The Metal Engineering Division produces rails, turnout systems, track-based monitoring systems, specially treated wire, and others. Metal Forming Division provides customized special and precision sections, as well as solutions for systems in the construction, cab construction for commercial vehicles, and aviation sectors, and Holding & Group Services. It generates its maximum revenue from the European Union.
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