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.
Delta Air Lines's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.75%.
The industry rank for Delta Air Lines's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DAL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 60.45% of 933
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs MEX:DAL: -1.75
Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) 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.
Delta Air Lines 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Delta Air Lines 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Delta Air Lines'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.
MEX:DAL vs UAL, LUV, AAL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Delta Air Lines'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.
Delta Air Lines 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Delta Air Lines's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Delta Air Lines'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.
Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) has a 3-Year RORE % of -1.75 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 Delta Air Lines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #564 out of 933 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Delta Air Lines' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Delta Air Lines' current 3-Year RORE % is -1.75. Based on the distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #564 out of 933 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Delta Air Lines has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Air Lines' 3-Year RORE % compare to UAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #564 out of 933 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Delta Air Lines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.38. 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 933 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 Delta Air Lines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Delta Air Lines's current 3-Year RORE % is -1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Air Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN950.89, compared to a current price of MXN1,645.00 — trading 73% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -1.75. Delta Air Lines' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL), the current 3-Year RORE % is -1.75 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 Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,645.00 is trading 73% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN950.89.
GuruFocus considers Delta Air Lines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DAL:
3-Year RORE %: -1.75
GF Value™: MXN950.89 vs. price of MXN1,645.00 (73% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
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