ACEL (Accel Entertainment) 5-Year RORE % : 2.81% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Accel Entertainment 5-Year RORE %?

Accel Entertainment ACEL -0.76% 88 5-Year RORE % is 2.81 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Travel & Leisure companies, Accel Entertainment ranks worse than 55.85% 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. Accel Entertainment's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.81%.

The industry rank for Accel Entertainment's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

ACEL's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
55.85% of 727 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 10.43 vs ACEL: 2.81

Accel Entertainment  (NYSE:ACEL) 5-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, 5-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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Accel Entertainment 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accel Entertainment's 5-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.

Accel Entertainment 5-Year RORE % Chart

Accel Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
5-Year RORE %
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Accel Entertainment Quarterly Data
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ACEL vs CDRO, INSE, MRDN: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Accel Entertainment's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.


Accel Entertainment 5-Year RORE % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accel Entertainment's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Accel Entertainment's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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Accel Entertainment 5-Year RORE % Calculation

Accel Entertainment's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( 0.67-0.59 )/( 2.85-0 )
=0.08/2.85
=2.81 %

* 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Jun. 2026 and 5-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of 2.81 mean?
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has a 5-Year RORE % of 2.81 as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Accel Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #406 out of 727 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Accel Entertainment's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Accel Entertainment's current 5-Year RORE % is 2.81. The Travel & Leisure industry median 5-Year RORE % is 10.43. Accel Entertainment's value of 2.81 is 73.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #406 out of 727 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Accel Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel Entertainment's 5-Year RORE % compare to CDRO and INSE?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #406 out of 727 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Accel Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 10.43. Accel Entertainment's value of 2.81 is 73.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Travel & Leisure companies is 10.43, based on 727 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Accel Entertainment's current 5-Year RORE % of 2.81 is 73.1% below 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Accel Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 10.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accel Entertainment's current 5-Year RORE % is 2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 2.81 and 73.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 10.43. Accel Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Accel Entertainment (ACEL), the current 5-Year RORE % is 2.81 as of Jun. 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83. GuruFocus considers Accel Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACEL:

  • 5-Year RORE %: 2.81
  • GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $11.81 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#406 of 727)

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


Accel Entertainment Business Description

Address 140 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, Chicago, IL, USA, 60527
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of gaming terminals and related equipment, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality, and amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The Company also operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations. It generates revenue from Net gaming, Amusement, Manufacturing, ATM fees, and others.
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