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.
Kimball Electronics's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.92%.
The industry rank for Kimball Electronics's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
KE's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 62% of 2895
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.19
vs KE: -7.92
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.
Kimball Electronics 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kimball Electronics 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimball Electronics'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Kimball Electronics'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.
Kimball Electronics 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kimball Electronics's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimball Electronics'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.
Kimball Electronics (KE) has a 3-Year RORE % of -7.92 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 Kimball Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #1795 out of 2895 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Kimball Electronics' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kimball Electronics' current 3-Year RORE % is -7.92. Based on the distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #1795 out of 2895 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimball Electronics has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimball Electronics' 3-Year RORE % compare to ADSE and LTBR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #1795 out of 2895 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kimball Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.19. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.19, based on 2,895 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. 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 Kimball Electronics and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimball Electronics's current 3-Year RORE % is -7.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimball Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimball Electronics (KE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.93, compared to a current price of $24.96 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -7.92. Kimball Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Kimball Electronics (KE), the current 3-Year RORE % is -7.92 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 Kimball Electronics (KE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimball Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.96 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.93.
GuruFocus considers Kimball Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KE:
3-Year RORE %: -7.92
GF Value™: $18.93 vs. price of $24.96 (31.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimball Electronics Inc is a contract electronic manufacturing services company. The company is engaged in producing durable electronics for the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. The company's engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services utilize common production and support capabilities. It is also engaged in producing safety-critical electronic assemblies for its automotive customers. Geographically, it has business units located in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. The company derives maximum revenue from Mexico.
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