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.
Analog Devices's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 72.92%.
The industry rank for Analog Devices's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:ADI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 81.72% of 963
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 11.54
vs LIM:ADI: 72.92
Analog Devices (LIM:ADI) 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.
Analog Devices 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Analog Devices 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Analog Devices'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.
LIM:ADI vs QCOM, MRVL, TXN: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Analog Devices'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.
Analog Devices 3-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Analog Devices's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Analog Devices'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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
Analog Devices (LIM:ADI) has a 3-Year RORE % of 72.92 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Analog Devices and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Analog Devices ranks #176 out of 963 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Analog Devices' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Analog Devices' current 3-Year RORE % is 72.92. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year RORE % is 11.54. Analog Devices' value of 72.92 is 531.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Analog Devices ranks #176 out of 963 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Analog Devices has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Analog Devices' 3-Year RORE % compare to QCOM and MRVL?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Analog Devices ranks #176 out of 963 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Analog Devices in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 11.54. Analog Devices' value of 72.92 is 531.9% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Semiconductors companies is 11.54, based on 963 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. Analog Devices's current 3-Year RORE % of 72.92 is 531.9% 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 Analog Devices and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 11.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Analog Devices's current 3-Year RORE % is 72.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Analog Devices stock overvalued right now?
Analog Devices (LIM:ADI) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 72.92. The stock's GF Value™ is $214.71, compared to a current price of $277.20 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 72.92 and 531.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 11.54. Analog Devices' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Analog Devices (LIM:ADI), the current 3-Year RORE % is 72.92 as of Apr. 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 Analog Devices (LIM:ADI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Analog Devices stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $277.20 is trading 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $214.71.
Key valuation signals for LIM:ADI:
3-Year RORE %: 72.92
GF Value™: $214.71 vs. price of $277.20 (29.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 531.9% above the Semiconductors median (#176 of 963)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:ADI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Analog Devices is a leading analog, mixed-signal, and digital-signal processing chipmaker. The firm has a significant market share lead in converter chips, which are used to translate analog signals to digital and vice versa. The company serves tens of thousands of customers; more than half of its chip sales are to industrial and automotive end markets. ADI's chips are also incorporated into wireless infrastructure equipment.
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