PBI (Pitney Bowes) 3-Year RORE % : -115.05% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Pitney Bowes 3-Year RORE %?

Pitney Bowes PBI +1.43% 58 3-Year RORE % is -115.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PBI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Transportation companies, Pitney Bowes ranks worse than 92.6% 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. Pitney Bowes's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -115.05%.

The industry rank for Pitney Bowes's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

PBI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
92.6% of 932 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.385 vs PBI: -115.05

Pitney Bowes  (NYSE:PBI) 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.


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Pitney Bowes 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pitney Bowes'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.

Pitney Bowes 3-Year RORE % Chart

Pitney Bowes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Pitney Bowes Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 26.58 -4.83 -40.85 -95.28 -115.05

PBI vs HUBG, CYRX, FWRD: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Pitney Bowes'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.


Pitney Bowes 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pitney Bowes's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pitney Bowes's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Pitney Bowes 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Pitney Bowes's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 1.04--2.17 )/( -2.05-0.74 )
=3.21/-2.79
=-115.05 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -115.05 mean?
Pitney Bowes (PBI) has a 3-Year RORE % of -115.05 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 Pitney Bowes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pitney Bowes ranks #863 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Pitney Bowes' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Pitney Bowes' current 3-Year RORE % is -115.05. Based on the distribution chart, Pitney Bowes ranks #863 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pitney Bowes has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pitney Bowes' 3-Year RORE % compare to HUBG and CYRX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pitney Bowes ranks #863 out of 932 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Pitney Bowes 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 Pitney Bowes 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. Pitney Bowes's current 3-Year RORE % is -115.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pitney Bowes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pitney Bowes (PBI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.60, compared to a current price of $17.04 — trading 124.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -115.05. Pitney Bowes' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Pitney Bowes (PBI), the current 3-Year RORE % is -115.05 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 Pitney Bowes (PBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pitney Bowes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.04 is trading 124.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.60. GuruFocus considers Pitney Bowes to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PBI:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -115.05
  • GF Value™: $7.60 vs. price of $17.04 (124.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pitney Bowes Business Description

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Address 27 Waterview Drive, Shelton, CT, USA, 06484
Pitney Bowes Inc is a technology-driven company that provides SaaS shipping solutions, mailing innovation, and financial services to clients around the globe. The company's reportable segments are SendTech Solutions and Presort Services. SendTech Solutions includes the revenue and related expenses from physical and digital mailing and shipping technology solutions, financing, services, supplies and other applications to help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats. Presort Services includes the revenue and related expenses from sortation services to qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail and Marketing Mail Flats/Bound Printed Matter for postal work sharing discounts. It derives maximum revenue from SendTech Solutions.
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