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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.
Northern Bear's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.13%.
The industry rank for Northern Bear's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NTBR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 75.06% of 1648
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.95
vs LSE:NTBR: 42.13
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.
Northern Bear 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Northern Bear 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northern Bear'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.
LSE:NTBR vs TT, JCI, CARR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Northern Bear'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.
Northern Bear 3-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Northern Bear's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Bear'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.
Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) has a 3-Year RORE % of 42.13 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 Northern Bear and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #411 out of 1648 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Northern Bear's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Northern Bear's current 3-Year RORE % is 42.13. The Construction industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.95. Northern Bear's value of 42.13 is 506.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #411 out of 1648 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Bear has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Bear's 3-Year RORE % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #411 out of 1648 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Northern Bear in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.95. Northern Bear's value of 42.13 is 506.2% 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 Construction company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Construction companies is 6.95, based on 1,648 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. Northern Bear's current 3-Year RORE % of 42.13 is 506.2% 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 Northern Bear and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Bear's current 3-Year RORE % is 42.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Bear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.92, compared to a current price of £1.31 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 42.13 and 506.2% above the Construction industry median of 6.95. Northern Bear's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 2 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 Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR), the current 3-Year RORE % is 42.13 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 Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Bear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.31 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.92.
GuruFocus considers Northern Bear to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NTBR:
3-Year RORE %: 42.13
GF Value™: £0.92 vs. price of £1.31 (41.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 506.2% above the Construction median (#411 of 1648)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NTBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Bear PLC is a specialist building service provider serving the support services sector. Its operating segments include Roofing activities - companies providing a comprehensive range of roofing services including slang, felting, refurbishment, and maintenance for domestic, commercial, and public sector properties; Materials handling activities - supply, service, and maintenance of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment on hire and for sale; Specialist building services activities - aggregation of other specialist building services companies providing services including building maintenance, electrical contracting, and sound insulation and Corporate and other activities - the provision of head office activity and consolidation items. It generates revenues mainly from the UK.
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