Coca-Cola Consolidated (LTS:0I0T) 3-Year RORE % : 14.58% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0I0T Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc LTS:0I0T
84 GF Score
Price $187.48
GF Value $150.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Coca-Cola Consolidated 3-Year RORE %?

Coca-Cola Consolidated LTS:0I0T -0.19% 84 3-Year RORE % is 14.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0I0T with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $150.84 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 106 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Coca-Cola Consolidated ranks better than 66.98% 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. Coca-Cola Consolidated's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.58%.

The industry rank for Coca-Cola Consolidated's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0I0T's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
66.98% of 106 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.335 vs LTS:0I0T: 14.58

Coca-Cola Consolidated  (LTS:0I0T) 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.


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Coca-Cola Consolidated 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coca-Cola Consolidated'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.

Coca-Cola Consolidated 3-Year RORE % Chart

Coca-Cola Consolidated Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Coca-Cola Consolidated Quarterly Data
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LTS:0I0T vs PRMB, CELH, COCO: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Coca-Cola Consolidated'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.


Coca-Cola Consolidated 3-Year RORE % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coca-Cola Consolidated's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Coca-Cola Consolidated's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Coca-Cola Consolidated 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Coca-Cola Consolidated's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 7.3-4.856 )/( 18.562-1.8 )
=2.444/16.762
=14.58 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 14.58 mean?
Coca-Cola Consolidated (LTS:0I0T) has a 3-Year RORE % of 14.58 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 Coca-Cola Consolidated and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Consolidated ranks #35 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Coca-Cola Consolidated's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Coca-Cola Consolidated's current 3-Year RORE % is 14.58. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.34. Coca-Cola Consolidated's value of 14.58 is 173.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coca-Cola Consolidated ranks #35 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coca-Cola Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coca-Cola Consolidated's 3-Year RORE % compare to PRMB and CELH?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Consolidated ranks #35 out of 106 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Coca-Cola Consolidated in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.34. Coca-Cola Consolidated's value of 14.58 is 173.3% 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 5.34, based on 106 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. Coca-Cola Consolidated's current 3-Year RORE % of 14.58 is 173.3% 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 Coca-Cola Consolidated and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coca-Cola Consolidated's current 3-Year RORE % is 14.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coca-Cola Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Consolidated (LTS:0I0T) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $150.84, compared to a current price of $187.48 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 14.58 and 173.3% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 5.34. Coca-Cola Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Coca-Cola Consolidated (LTS:0I0T), the current 3-Year RORE % is 14.58 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 Coca-Cola Consolidated (LTS:0I0T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Consolidated stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $187.48 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $150.84. GuruFocus considers Coca-Cola Consolidated to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0I0T:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 14.58
  • GF Value™: $150.84 vs. price of $187.48 (24.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100
  • Industry Position: 173.3% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#35 of 106)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0I0T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Coca-Cola Consolidated Business Description

Address 4100 Coca-Cola Plaza, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28211
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc distributes, markets, and manufactures nonalcoholic beverages. It offers a range of nonalcoholic beverage products and flavors, including both sparkling and still beverages. Sparkling beverages are carbonated beverages, and the Company's principal sparkling beverage is Coca-Cola. Still beverages include energy products and non-carbonated beverages such as bottled water, ready-to-drink tea, ready-to-drink coffee, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks. The Company has two operating segments: Nonalcoholic Beverages and All Other. Key revenue is generated from Nonalcoholic Beverages.
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