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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.
Werner Enterprises's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,557.45%.
The industry rank for Werner Enterprises's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
WERN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 99.57% of 934
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.095
vs WERN: 1557.45
Werner Enterprises (NAS:WERN) 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.
Werner Enterprises 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Werner Enterprises 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Werner Enterprises'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.
WERN vs ARCB, MRTN, HTLD: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Werner Enterprises'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.
Werner Enterprises 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Werner Enterprises's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Werner Enterprises'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.
Werner Enterprises (WERN) has a 3-Year RORE % of 1,557.45 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 Werner Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Werner Enterprises ranks #4 out of 934 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Werner Enterprises' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Werner Enterprises' current 3-Year RORE % is 1,557.45. The Transportation industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.10. Werner Enterprises' value of 1,557.45 is 37933% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Werner Enterprises ranks #4 out of 934 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Werner Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Werner Enterprises' 3-Year RORE % compare to ARCB and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Werner Enterprises ranks #4 out of 934 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Werner Enterprises in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.10. Werner Enterprises' value of 1,557.45 is 37933% 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.10, based on 934 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. Werner Enterprises's current 3-Year RORE % of 1,557.45 is 37933% 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 Werner Enterprises and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Werner Enterprises's current 3-Year RORE % is 1,557.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Werner Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werner Enterprises (WERN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.79, compared to a current price of $42.42 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 1,557.45 and 37933% above the Transportation industry median of 4.10. Werner Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 12 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 Werner Enterprises (WERN), the current 3-Year RORE % is 1,557.45 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 Werner Enterprises (WERN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werner Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.42 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.79.
GuruFocus considers Werner Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WERN:
3-Year RORE %: 1,557.45
GF Value™: $39.79 vs. price of $42.42 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37933% above the Transportation median (#4 of 934)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WERN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Werner Enterprises Inc is a transportation and logistics company engaged in transporting truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce. The company has two reportable segments - Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. It derives majority of its revenue from full-truckload transportation services and geographically from United States.
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