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.
Smith & Wesson Brands's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -700.00%.
The industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SWBI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 98.73% of 316
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 9.565
vs SWBI: -700.00
Smith & Wesson Brands (NAS:SWBI) 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Smith & Wesson Brands 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson Brands'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands'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.
Smith & Wesson Brands 3-Year RORE % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands'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.
Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) has a 3-Year RORE % of -700.00 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 Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #312 out of 316 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current 3-Year RORE % is -700.00. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #312 out of 316 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smith & Wesson Brands has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith & Wesson Brands' 3-Year RORE % compare to SPCE and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #312 out of 316 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.57. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 9.57, based on 316 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 Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 9.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current 3-Year RORE % is -700.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.82, compared to a current price of $15.23 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -700.00. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), the current 3-Year RORE % is -700.00 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.23 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.82.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWBI:
3-Year RORE %: -700.00
GF Value™: $13.82 vs. price of $15.23 (10.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling firearms. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The company sells its products under the Smith and Wesson and Gemtech brands, which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. Geographically, it sells products globally, with maximum income being generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.
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