WSBF (Waterstone Financial) 3-Year RORE % : 76.23% (As of Mar. 2026)


WSBF Waterstone Financial Inc WSBF
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What is Waterstone Financial 3-Year RORE %?

Waterstone Financial WSBF -3.49% 56 3-Year RORE % is 76.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WSBF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,472 Banks companies, Waterstone Financial ranks better than 94.23% 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. Waterstone Financial's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.23%.

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

WSBF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
94.23% of 1472 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 9.875 vs WSBF: 76.23

Waterstone Financial  (NAS:WSBF) 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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Waterstone Financial 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waterstone Financial'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.

Waterstone Financial 3-Year RORE % Chart

Waterstone Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Waterstone Financial Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WSBF vs USCB, MVBF, RVRF: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Waterstone Financial'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.


Waterstone Financial 3-Year RORE % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Waterstone Financial's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Waterstone Financial 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Waterstone Financial'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 )
=( 1.66-0.518 )/( 3.198-1.7 )
=1.142/1.498
=76.23 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 76.23 mean?
Waterstone Financial (WSBF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 76.23 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 Waterstone Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waterstone Financial ranks #85 out of 1472 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Waterstone Financial's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Waterstone Financial's current 3-Year RORE % is 76.23. The Banks industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.88. Waterstone Financial's value of 76.23 is 671.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waterstone Financial ranks #85 out of 1472 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waterstone Financial has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waterstone Financial's 3-Year RORE % compare to USCB and MVBF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Waterstone Financial ranks #85 out of 1472 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Waterstone Financial in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.88. Waterstone Financial's value of 76.23 is 671.9% 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 Banks company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Banks companies is 9.88, based on 1,472 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. Waterstone Financial's current 3-Year RORE % of 76.23 is 671.9% 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 Waterstone Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 9.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waterstone Financial's current 3-Year RORE % is 76.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waterstone Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterstone Financial (WSBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.88, compared to a current price of $19.32 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 76.23 and 671.9% above the Banks industry median of 9.88. Waterstone Financial's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Waterstone Financial (WSBF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 76.23 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 Waterstone Financial (WSBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterstone Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.32 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.88. GuruFocus considers Waterstone Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WSBF:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 76.23
  • GF Value™: $16.88 vs. price of $19.32 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 671.9% above the Banks median (#85 of 1472)

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


Waterstone Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges 47Z:Germany
Address 11200 West Plank Court, Wauwatosa, WI, USA, 53226
Waterstone Financial Inc is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates in two reportable segments: Community Banking and Mortgage Banking. The Community Banking segment provides consumer and business banking products and services to customers, which include various types of loans, deposits, and personal investment services. The Mortgage Banking segment involves residential mortgage loans for the primary purpose of sale in the secondary market. The majority of its revenue comes from the Community Banking segment.
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