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Sow GoodSOWG +0.27%44 3-Year RORE % is 67.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SOWG with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,825 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sow Good ranks better than 84.82% 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.
Sow Good's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.88%.
The industry rank for Sow Good's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SOWG's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 84.82% of 1825
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.03
vs SOWG: 67.88
Sow Good (NAS:SOWG) 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.
Sow Good 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Sow Good 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sow Good'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 Confectioners subindustry, Sow Good'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.
Sow Good 3-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sow Good's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sow Good'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.
Sow Good (SOWG) has a 3-Year RORE % of 67.88 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 Sow Good and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sow Good ranks #277 out of 1825 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Sow Good's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Sow Good's current 3-Year RORE % is 67.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.03. Sow Good's value of 67.88 is 1025.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sow Good ranks #277 out of 1825 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sow Good has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sow Good's 3-Year RORE % compare to RMCF and MDLZ?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sow Good ranks #277 out of 1825 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Sow Good in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.03. Sow Good's value of 67.88 is 1025.7% 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 6.03, based on 1,825 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. Sow Good's current 3-Year RORE % of 67.88 is 1025.7% 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 Sow Good and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sow Good's current 3-Year RORE % is 67.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sow Good stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sow Good (SOWG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.65, compared to a current price of $3.71 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 67.88 and 1025.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.03. Sow Good's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 2 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 Sow Good (SOWG), the current 3-Year RORE % is 67.88 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 Sow Good (SOWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sow Good stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.71 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.65.
GuruFocus considers Sow Good to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOWG:
3-Year RORE %: 67.88
GF Value™: $2.65 vs. price of $3.71 (40% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1025.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#277 of 1825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOWG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sow Good Inc is engaged in manufacturing and marketing freeze-dried fruits, vegetables, snacks, smoothies, and soups. The company also sells gluten-free products under the Sow Good brand. The company is developing a freeze-dried candy market and snack manufacturing to provide consumers with flavorful freeze-dried treats. The company operates in one reportable segment, reflecting its capital-light business model under which it earns proceeds from the sale of freeze-dried candy products.
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