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.
Mesabi Trust's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -12.05%.
The industry rank for Mesabi Trust's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MSB's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 59.73% of 601
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -0.37
vs MSB: -12.05
Mesabi Trust (NYSE:MSB) 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.
Mesabi Trust 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Mesabi Trust 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesabi Trust'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 Steel subindustry, Mesabi Trust'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.
Mesabi Trust 3-Year RORE % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mesabi Trust's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesabi Trust'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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
Mesabi Trust (MSB) has a 3-Year RORE % of -12.05 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Mesabi Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #359 out of 601 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Mesabi Trust's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Mesabi Trust's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.05. Based on the distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #359 out of 601 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mesabi Trust has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesabi Trust's 3-Year RORE % compare to FRD and INHD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #359 out of 601 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Mesabi Trust in the lower half of its industry. 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 Steel company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Steel industry context. 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 Mesabi Trust and its competitors. Mesabi Trust's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesabi Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust (MSB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.16, compared to a current price of $23.88 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -12.05. Mesabi Trust's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB), the current 3-Year RORE % is -12.05 as of Apr. 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.88 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.16.
GuruFocus considers Mesabi Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSB:
3-Year RORE %: -12.05
GF Value™: $18.16 vs. price of $23.88 (31.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mesabi Trust operates as a royalty trust in the United States. The company is involved in the conservation and protection of its assets. The company's principally wholly-owned segment is the iron ore mining segment, which generates income from the Peter Mitchell Mine, an iron mine located near Babbitt, Minnesota, at the northeastern end of the Mesabi Iron Range.
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