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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.
Premier Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.17%.
The industry rank for Premier Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 72.6% of 292
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.93
vs JSE:PMR: 20.17
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) 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.
Premier Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Premier Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Group'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Premier Group'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.
Premier Group 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Group'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.
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) has a 3-Year RORE % of 20.17 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 Premier Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #80 out of 292 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Premier Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Premier Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 20.17. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.93. Premier Group's value of 20.17 is 2068.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #80 out of 292 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #80 out of 292 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Premier Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.93. Premier Group's value of 20.17 is 2068.8% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.93, based on 292 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. Premier Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 20.17 is 2068.8% 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 Premier Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 20.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group (JSE:PMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R146.99, compared to a current price of R185.80 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 20.17 and 2068.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.93. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current 3-Year RORE % is 20.17 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R185.80 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R146.99.
GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:
3-Year RORE %: 20.17
GF Value™: R146.99 vs. price of R185.80 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2068.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#80 of 292)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Premier Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of staple milling and baking products, confectionery and home and personal care (HPC) products. The company is organized into two segments Millbake and Groceries and International. It derives maximum revenue from Millbake segment.
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