Suntory Beverage & Food (STU:7SN) 3-Year RORE % : -5.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:7SN Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd STU:7SN
80 GF Score
Price €25.22
GF Value €29.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Suntory Beverage & Food 3-Year RORE %?

Suntory Beverage & Food STU:7SN +4.30% 80 3-Year RORE % is -5.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:7SN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 107 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Suntory Beverage & Food ranks worse than 59.81% 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. Suntory Beverage & Food's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.50%.

The industry rank for Suntory Beverage & Food's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:7SN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
59.81% of 107 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.75 vs STU:7SN: -5.50

Suntory Beverage & Food  (STU:7SN) 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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Suntory Beverage & Food 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suntory Beverage & Food'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.

Suntory Beverage & Food 3-Year RORE % Chart

Suntory Beverage & Food Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.49 16.41 1.12 -1.16 -1.82

Suntory Beverage & Food 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 -4.32 5.11 -2.73 -1.82 -5.50

STU:7SN vs KO, PEP, MNST: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Suntory Beverage & Food'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.


Suntory Beverage & Food 3-Year RORE % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Suntory Beverage & Food's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Suntory Beverage & Food's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Suntory Beverage & Food 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Suntory Beverage & Food'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 )
=( 1.637-1.818 )/( 5.221-1.933 )
=-0.181/3.288
=-5.50 %

* 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.

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What does a 3-Year RORE % of -5.50 mean?
Suntory Beverage & Food (STU:7SN) has a 3-Year RORE % of -5.50 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 Suntory Beverage & Food and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Suntory Beverage & Food ranks #64 out of 107 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Suntory Beverage & Food's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Suntory Beverage & Food's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.50. Based on the distribution chart, Suntory Beverage & Food ranks #64 out of 107 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Suntory Beverage & Food has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suntory Beverage & Food's 3-Year RORE % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Suntory Beverage & Food ranks #64 out of 107 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Suntory Beverage & Food in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.75. 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 5.75, based on 107 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 Suntory Beverage & Food and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suntory Beverage & Food's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suntory Beverage & Food stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suntory Beverage & Food (STU:7SN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.01, compared to a current price of €25.22 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -5.50. Suntory Beverage & Food's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Suntory Beverage & Food (STU:7SN), the current 3-Year RORE % is -5.50 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 Suntory Beverage & Food (STU:7SN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suntory Beverage & Food stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €25.22 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.01. GuruFocus considers Suntory Beverage & Food to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:7SN:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -5.50
  • GF Value™: €29.01 vs. price of €25.22 (13.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7SN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Suntory Beverage & Food Business Description

Other Exchanges STBFY:USA2587:Japan
Address 1-1, Shibaura 3-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8203
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd mainly sells nonalcoholic beverages throughout the world. The majority of the company's sales are in Japan, where its products include Tennensui and Green Dakara bottled waters; Boss canned coffee; Pepsi, Orangina, and C.C. Lemon carbonated soft drinks; Suntory Oolong and Iyemon teas; Natchan juices; and Dekavita energy drinks. The group operates in a single business, the beverage and food business. Geographically, the group operates in Japan, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Europe.
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