Synlait MilkSMLKF 31 3-Year RORE % is -25.88 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.82. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,831 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Synlait Milk ranks worse than 71.76% 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.
Synlait Milk's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -25.88%.
The industry rank for Synlait Milk's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SMLKF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 71.76% of 1831
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs SMLKF: -25.88
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.
Synlait Milk 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Synlait Milk 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk'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, Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk 3-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk'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 Jan. 2026 and 3-year before.
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a 3-Year RORE % of -25.88 as of Jan. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #1314 out of 1831 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Synlait Milk's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Synlait Milk's current 3-Year RORE % is -25.88. Based on the distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #1314 out of 1831 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's 3-Year RORE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #1314 out of 1831 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Synlait Milk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.02. 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 1,831 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 Synlait Milk 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. Synlait Milk's current 3-Year RORE % is -25.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -25.88. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.82, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -25.88. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current 3-Year RORE % is -25.88 as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.82.
Key valuation signals for SMLKF:
3-Year RORE %: -25.88
GF Value™: $0.82 vs. price of $0.97 (18.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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