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.
The Home Depot's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -5.76%.
The industry rank for The Home Depot's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HD's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 58.19% of 1050
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.705
vs XSWX:HD: -5.76
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) 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.
The Home Depot 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
The Home Depot 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Home Depot'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.
XSWX:HD vs LOW, FND, HVT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, The Home Depot'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.
The Home Depot 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Home Depot's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Home Depot'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.
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a 3-Year RORE % of -5.76 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 The Home Depot and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Home Depot ranks #611 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is The Home Depot's 3-Year RORE % too high?
The Home Depot's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.76. Based on the distribution chart, The Home Depot ranks #611 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Home Depot has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Home Depot's 3-Year RORE % compare to LOW and FND?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Home Depot ranks #611 out of 1050 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places The Home Depot in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.71. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.71, based on 1,050 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 The Home Depot and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Home Depot's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Home Depot stock overvalued right now?
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -5.76. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF304.27, compared to a current price of CHF279.94 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -5.76. The Home Depot's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 The Home Depot (XSWX:HD), the current 3-Year RORE % is -5.76 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 The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Home Depot stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF279.94 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF304.27.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HD:
3-Year RORE %: -5.76
GF Value™: CHF304.27 vs. price of CHF279.94 (8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,361 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool, and landscaping projects, while the 2025 purchase of GMS will lift building product sales through 1,250 distribution locations.
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