VRA (Vera Bradley) 3-Year RORE % : 22.37% (As of Apr. 2026)


VRA Vera Bradley Inc VRA
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Price $3.85
GF Value $3.86
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What is Vera Bradley 3-Year RORE %?

Vera Bradley VRA +0.79% 65 3-Year RORE % is 22.37 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks better than 66.7% 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. Vera Bradley's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 22.37%.

The industry rank for Vera Bradley's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

VRA's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
66.7% of 1003 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.89 vs VRA: 22.37

Vera Bradley  (NAS:VRA) 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.


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Vera Bradley 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley'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.

Vera Bradley 3-Year RORE % Chart

Vera Bradley Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
3-Year RORE %
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Vera Bradley Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 27.16 71.81 61.83 53.39 22.37

VRA vs FMFC, AREB, FOSL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.


Vera Bradley 3-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Vera Bradley 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Vera Bradley's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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 )
=( -0.69-0.14 )/( -3.71-0 )
=-0.83/-3.71
=22.37 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 22.37 mean?
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a 3-Year RORE % of 22.37 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #334 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Vera Bradley's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Vera Bradley's current 3-Year RORE % is 22.37. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.89. Vera Bradley's value of 22.37 is 674% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #334 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's 3-Year RORE % compare to FMFC and AREB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #334 out of 1003 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Vera Bradley in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.89. Vera Bradley's value of 22.37 is 674% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.89, based on 1,003 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. Vera Bradley's current 3-Year RORE % of 22.37 is 674% 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vera Bradley's current 3-Year RORE % is 22.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.86, compared to a current price of $3.85 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 22.37 and 674% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.89. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current 3-Year RORE % is 22.37 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.85 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.86. GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VRA:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 22.37
  • GF Value™: $3.86 vs. price of $3.85 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 674% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#334 of 1003)

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


Vera Bradley Business Description

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Address 12420 Stonebridge Road, Roanoke, IN, USA, 46783
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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