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.
Rafael Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -17.50%.
The industry rank for Rafael Holdings's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
RFL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 68.05% of 1687
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs RFL: -17.50
Rafael Holdings (NYSE:RFL) 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.
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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.
Rafael Holdings 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Rafael Holdings 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rafael Holdings'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 Real Estate Services subindustry, Rafael Holdings'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.
Rafael Holdings 3-Year RORE % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Rafael Holdings's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rafael Holdings'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.
Rafael Holdings (RFL) has a 3-Year RORE % of -17.50 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 Rafael Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #1148 out of 1687 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Rafael Holdings' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Rafael Holdings' current 3-Year RORE % is -17.50. Based on the distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #1148 out of 1687 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rafael Holdings has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rafael Holdings' 3-Year RORE % compare to SRG and CHCI?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #1148 out of 1687 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Rafael Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26. 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 Real Estate company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Real Estate companies is 5.26, based on 1,687 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 Rafael Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rafael Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % is -17.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rafael Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings (RFL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.35, compared to a current price of $2.76 — trading 104.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -17.50. Rafael Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL), the current 3-Year RORE % is -17.50 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.76 is trading 104.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.35.
GuruFocus considers Rafael Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RFL:
3-Year RORE %: -17.50
GF Value™: $1.35 vs. price of $2.76 (104.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rafael Holdings Inc is a biotechnology firm that develops pharmaceuticals and invests in clinical and early-stage companies in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Trappsol Cyclo is in Phase 3 trials for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1. The company focuses on completing these trials, seeking regulatory approval, and commercializing the product. It also invests in portfolio companies including Cyclo, LipoMedix, Barer, Rafael Medical Devices, Cornerstone, and Day Three, targeting therapeutics for unmet medical needs. The business operates through three segments: Healthcare, Infusion Technology, and Real Estate. Operations are based in the United States and Israel.
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