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.
Limoneira Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 63.70%.
The industry rank for Limoneira Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LMNR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 83.96% of 1827
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs LMNR: 63.70
Limoneira Co (NAS:LMNR) 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.
Limoneira Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Limoneira Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Limoneira Co'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 Farm Products subindustry, Limoneira Co'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.
Limoneira Co 3-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Limoneira Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Limoneira Co'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.
Limoneira Co (LMNR) has a 3-Year RORE % of 63.70 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 Limoneira Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Limoneira Co ranks #293 out of 1827 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Limoneira Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Limoneira Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 63.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02. Limoneira Co's value of 63.70 is 958.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Limoneira Co ranks #293 out of 1827 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Limoneira Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Limoneira Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to VFF and AFRI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Limoneira Co ranks #293 out of 1827 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Limoneira Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02. Limoneira Co's value of 63.70 is 958.1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.02, based on 1,827 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. Limoneira Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 63.70 is 958.1% 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 Limoneira Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Limoneira Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 63.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Limoneira Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Limoneira Co (LMNR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.07, compared to a current price of $13.29 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 63.70 and 958.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.02. Limoneira Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 11 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 Limoneira Co (LMNR), the current 3-Year RORE % is 63.70 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 Limoneira Co (LMNR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Limoneira Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.29 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.07.
GuruFocus considers Limoneira Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LMNR:
3-Year RORE %: 63.70
GF Value™: $12.07 vs. price of $13.29 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 958.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#293 of 1827)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LMNR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Limoneira Co is predominantly an agribusiness company. Its current operations consist of fruit production and marketing, rental operations, real estate, and capital investment activities. The company has three business divisions; agribusiness, rental operations, and real estate development. The agribusiness division which accounts for a majority of the firm's revenue represents its core operations of farming, harvesting, lemon packing, and lemon sales operations. The company's reportable operating segments are fresh lemons, lemon packing, avocados, and other agribusiness, which predominantly includes oranges, specialty citrus, other crops, and farm management services. A majority of its revenue is derived from the Fresh Lemons segment.
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