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ViasatLTS:0LPE +5.72%53 3-Year RORE % is -62.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LPE with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,380 Hardware companies, Viasat ranks worse than 84.16% 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.
Viasat's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -62.80%.
The industry rank for Viasat's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0LPE's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 84.16% of 2380
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.285
vs LTS:0LPE: -62.80
Viasat (LTS:0LPE) 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.
Viasat 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Viasat 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viasat'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.
LTS:0LPE vs AAOI, VIAV, ZBRA: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Viasat'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.
Viasat 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Viasat's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viasat'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.
Viasat (LTS:0LPE) has a 3-Year RORE % of -62.80 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 Viasat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viasat ranks #2003 out of 2380 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Viasat's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Viasat's current 3-Year RORE % is -62.80. Based on the distribution chart, Viasat ranks #2003 out of 2380 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viasat has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viasat's 3-Year RORE % compare to AAOI and VIAV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Viasat ranks #2003 out of 2380 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Viasat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.29. 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 5.29, based on 2,380 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. 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 Viasat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viasat's current 3-Year RORE % is -62.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viasat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viasat (LTS:0LPE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.98, compared to a current price of $72.30 — trading 280.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -62.80. Viasat's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Viasat (LTS:0LPE), the current 3-Year RORE % is -62.80 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 Viasat (LTS:0LPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viasat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $72.30 is trading 280.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.98.
GuruFocus considers Viasat to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LPE:
3-Year RORE %: -62.80
GF Value™: $18.98 vs. price of $72.30 (280.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viasat Inc is an innovative, global provider of communications technologies and services focused on making connectivity accessible, available and secure for current and future customers world'wide. The company has two reportable segments: communication services and defense and advanced technologies. The company generates majority of revenue from communication services segment provides a wide range of broadband and narrowband communications solutions across government and commercial mobility markets, as well as for residential and enterprise fixed broadband customers. The company has presence in US and Outside US. The company generates majority of revenue from US. Its products are Antennas, Terminals & radios, Modems, Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Software & services, Home internet.
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