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.
Datalogic SpA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.14%.
The industry rank for Datalogic SpA's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:DAL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 82.21% of 2383
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs MIL:DAL: 57.14
Datalogic SpA (MIL: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.
Datalogic SpA 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Datalogic SpA 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Datalogic SpA'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.
MIL:DAL vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Datalogic SpA'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.
Datalogic SpA 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Datalogic SpA's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datalogic SpA'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.
Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 57.14 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 Datalogic SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #424 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Datalogic SpA's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Datalogic SpA's current 3-Year RORE % is 57.14. The Hardware industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.10. Datalogic SpA's value of 57.14 is 1020.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #424 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Datalogic SpA has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datalogic SpA's 3-Year RORE % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #424 out of 2383 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Datalogic SpA in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.10. Datalogic SpA's value of 57.14 is 1020.4% 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 5.10, based on 2,383 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. Datalogic SpA's current 3-Year RORE % of 57.14 is 1020.4% 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 Datalogic SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datalogic SpA's current 3-Year RORE % is 57.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datalogic SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.27, compared to a current price of €5.82 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 57.14 and 1020.4% above the Hardware industry median of 5.10. Datalogic SpA's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 57.14 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.82 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.27.
GuruFocus considers Datalogic SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:DAL:
3-Year RORE %: 57.14
GF Value™: €5.27 vs. price of €5.82 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1020.4% above the Hardware median (#424 of 2383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:DAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datalogic SpA is an Italian company that provides services to the data capture and factory automation markets. It specializes in designing and producing bar code readers, mobile computers, RFID, sensors for detection, measurement, and safety, machine vision, and laser marking systems. The company's products are used in various processes throughout the Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, and Healthcare industries. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Italy, followed by the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the EMEAI (excluding Italy) region.
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