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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.
Marten Transport's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -115.56%.
The industry rank for Marten Transport's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MRTN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 92.49% of 932
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.385
vs MRTN: -115.56
Marten Transport (NAS:MRTN) 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.
Marten Transport 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Marten Transport 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marten Transport'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.
For the Trucking subindustry, Marten Transport'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.
Marten Transport 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Marten Transport's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marten Transport'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.
Marten Transport (MRTN) has a 3-Year RORE % of -115.56 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 Marten Transport and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marten Transport ranks #862 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Marten Transport's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Marten Transport's current 3-Year RORE % is -115.56. Based on the distribution chart, Marten Transport ranks #862 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marten Transport has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marten Transport's 3-Year RORE % compare to HTLD and CVLG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Marten Transport ranks #862 out of 932 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Marten Transport in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39. 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 4.39, based on 932 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 Marten Transport and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marten Transport's current 3-Year RORE % is -115.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marten Transport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marten Transport (MRTN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.85, compared to a current price of $17.79 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -115.56. Marten Transport's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Marten Transport (MRTN), the current 3-Year RORE % is -115.56 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 Marten Transport (MRTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marten Transport stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.79 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.85.
GuruFocus considers Marten Transport to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MRTN:
3-Year RORE %: -115.56
GF Value™: $13.85 vs. price of $17.79 (28.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marten Transport Ltd is a temperature-sensitive and dry truckload carrier in the United States. The company specializes in transporting and distributing food and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The company operates through four segments: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, and Brokerage, generating the majority of its revenue from the Truckload segment. The Truckload segment offers a mix of regional short-haul and medium- to long-haul full-load transportation services transporting food and other consumer packaged goods.
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