Ralph LaurenMEX:RL 29 3-Year RORE % is 22.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RL with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,834.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks better than 65.11% 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.
Ralph Lauren's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.51%.
The industry rank for Ralph Lauren's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
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.
Ralph Lauren 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Ralph Lauren 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren'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:RL vs LEVI, VFC, KTB: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren 3-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 22.51 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #351 out of 1006 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Ralph Lauren's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Ralph Lauren's current 3-Year RORE % is 22.51. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.87. Ralph Lauren's value of 22.51 is 685.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #351 out of 1006 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's 3-Year RORE % compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #351 out of 1006 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Ralph Lauren in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.87. Ralph Lauren's value of 22.51 is 685.7% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.87, based on 1,006 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. Ralph Lauren's current 3-Year RORE % of 22.51 is 685.7% 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ralph Lauren's current 3-Year RORE % is 22.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,834.40, compared to a current price of MXN5,774.00 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 22.51 and 685.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.87. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 22.51 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 Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,774.00 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,834.40.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RL:
3-Year RORE %: 22.51
GF Value™: MXN3,834.40 vs. price of MXN5,774.00 (50.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 685.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#351 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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