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.
Spar Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.31%.
The industry rank for Spar Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SPP's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 51.2% of 291
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs JSE:SPP: 1.31
Spar Group (JSE:SPP) 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.
Spar Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Spar Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spar 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.
JSE:SPP vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Spar 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.
Spar Group 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Spar Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spar 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.
Spar Group (JSE:SPP) has a 3-Year RORE % of 1.31 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 Spar Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spar Group ranks #142 out of 291 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Spar Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Spar Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 1.31. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.28. Spar Group's value of 1.31 is 367.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spar Group ranks #142 out of 291 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Spar Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spar Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Spar Group ranks #142 out of 291 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Spar Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.28. Spar Group's value of 1.31 is 367.9% 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 0.28, based on 291 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. Spar Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 1.31 is 367.9% 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 Spar Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spar Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group (JSE:SPP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R107.97, compared to a current price of R47.18 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 1.31 and 367.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.28. Spar Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP), the current 3-Year RORE % is 1.31 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R47.18 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R107.97.
GuruFocus considers Spar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SPP:
3-Year RORE %: 1.31
GF Value™: R107.97 vs. price of R47.18 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 367.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#142 of 291)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spar Group Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR grocery stores and multiple other branded group retail outlets across multiple regions. It supplies fresh produce and merchandise to a network of independent retailers who operate under its brands like TOPS at SPAR, Build it, SPAR Health, and Encore. The company's revenue mainly comprise the revenue from the sale of merchandise, marketing and promotional activities as well as franchise fees. Geographically, it has a presence in Southern Africa, Ireland and South West England, Switzerland, Poland and Sri Lanka, with the majority of revenue generated from South Africa.
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