LesliesLESL -15.47%58 3-Year RORE % is 95.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LESL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,051 Retail - Cyclical companies, Leslies ranks better than 89.34% on this metric.
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.
Leslies's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 95.25%.
The industry rank for Leslies's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LESL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 89.34% of 1051
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.51
vs LESL: 95.25
Leslies (NAS:LESL) 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.
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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.
Leslies 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Leslies 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leslies'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.
LESL vs GRWG, BARK, ABLV: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Leslies'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.
Leslies 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leslies's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leslies'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.
Leslies (LESL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 95.25 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 Leslies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leslies ranks #112 out of 1051 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Leslies' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Leslies' current 3-Year RORE % is 95.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.51. Leslies' value of 95.25 is 2012% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leslies ranks #112 out of 1051 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Leslies has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leslies' 3-Year RORE % compare to GRWG and BARK?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Leslies ranks #112 out of 1051 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Leslies in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.51. Leslies' value of 95.25 is 2012% 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 - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.51, based on 1,051 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. Leslies's current 3-Year RORE % of 95.25 is 2012% 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 Leslies and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leslies's current 3-Year RORE % is 95.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leslies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies (LESL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.31, compared to a current price of $7.32 — trading 84.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 95.25 and 2012% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.51. Leslies' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 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 Leslies (LESL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 95.25 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 Leslies (LESL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.32 is trading 84.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.31.
GuruFocus considers Leslies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LESL:
3-Year RORE %: 95.25
GF Value™: $46.31 vs. price of $7.32 (84.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2012% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#112 of 1051)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LESL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leslies Inc is a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand offering a comprehensive assortment of products, including chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. The company serves residential pool, residential spa, professional pool, and commercial pool consumers and markets its products through over 1,000 company-operated locations in 39 states and e-commerce websites, operating only in the United States. It operates mainly in the pool and spa aftermarket industry and offers regularly purchased, non-discretionary maintenance items, along with installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment.
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