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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.
Krones AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.95%.
The industry rank for Krones AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KRN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 56.87% of 2882
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.165
vs XSWX:KRN: 6.95
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) 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.
Krones AG 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Krones AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krones AG'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:KRN vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Krones AG'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.
Krones AG 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Krones AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krones AG'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.
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a 3-Year RORE % of 6.95 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 Krones AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #1243 out of 2882 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Krones AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Krones AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.95. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.17. Krones AG's value of 6.95 is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #1243 out of 2882 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Krones AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krones AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #1243 out of 2882 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Krones AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.17. Krones AG's value of 6.95 is 34.6% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.17, based on 2,882 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. Krones AG's current 3-Year RORE % of 6.95 is 34.6% 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 Krones AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krones AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krones AG stock overvalued right now?
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 6.95. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF130.46, compared to a current price of CHF101.80 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 6.95 and 34.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.17. Krones AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN), the current 3-Year RORE % is 6.95 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krones AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF101.80 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF130.46.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KRN:
3-Year RORE %: 6.95
GF Value™: CHF130.46 vs. price of CHF101.80 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1243 of 2882)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krones AG plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process, filling and packaging technology. Its product portfolio is rounded off by information technology, factory planning and products from its subsidiaries, such as intralogistics, valve production etc. The company's reportable segments are: Filling and Packaging Technology, Process Technology, and Intralogistics. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its Fillings and Packaging segment, which offers machines and lines for filling, labelling, packaging and conveying products, prominently in PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from North and Central America and the rest from Germany, China, Europe, and other regions.
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