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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.
First Milling Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.59%.
The industry rank for First Milling Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2283's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 63.26% of 1829
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs SAU:2283: 20.59
First Milling Co (SAU:2283) 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.
First Milling Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
First Milling Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Milling Co'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, First Milling Co'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.
First Milling Co 3-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, First Milling Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Milling Co'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.
First Milling Co (SAU:2283) has a 3-Year RORE % of 20.59 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 First Milling Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Milling Co ranks #672 out of 1829 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is First Milling Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
First Milling Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 20.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02. First Milling Co's value of 20.59 is 242% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Milling Co ranks #672 out of 1829 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Milling Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Milling Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, First Milling Co ranks #672 out of 1829 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts First Milling Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02. First Milling Co's value of 20.59 is 242% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.02, based on 1,829 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. First Milling Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 20.59 is 242% 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 First Milling Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Milling Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 20.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Milling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Milling Co (SAU:2283) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼73.89, compared to a current price of ﷼50.20 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 20.59 and 242% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.02. First Milling Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 First Milling Co (SAU:2283), the current 3-Year RORE % is 20.59 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 First Milling Co (SAU:2283) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Milling Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼50.20 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼73.89.
GuruFocus considers First Milling Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2283:
3-Year RORE %: 20.59
GF Value™: ﷼73.89 vs. price of ﷼50.20 (32.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 242% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#672 of 1829)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2283 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Milling Co is principally engaged in flour production and related wheat products, feed and bran within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It serves various business clients, including factories, commercial bakeries, restaurants, and catering companies, as well as other clients such as wholesalers, modern and traditional traders, farmers, feed distributors, and retailers. The company operates in four regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which are its reportable segments, namely Jeddah, Qassim, Tabuk and Al Ahsa. The majority of revenue is derived from the production of flour, feed and bran in Jeddah.
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