KMD Brands (ASX:KMDDA) 5-Year RORE % : 79.55% (As of Jan. 2026)


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What is KMD Brands 5-Year RORE %?

KMD Brands ASX:KMDDA +1.31% 50 5-Year RORE % is 79.55 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:KMDDA with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 963 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, KMD Brands ranks better than 89.1% 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. KMD Brands's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 79.55%.

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

ASX:KMDDA's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than
89.1% of 963 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.22 vs ASX:KMDDA: 79.55

KMD Brands  (ASX:KMDDA) 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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KMD Brands 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KMD Brands'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.

KMD Brands 5-Year RORE % Chart

KMD Brands Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
5-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -21.77 -79.44 -214.56 80.97 133.64

KMD Brands Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
5-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -244.75 80.97 166.78 133.64 79.55

ASX:KMDDA vs RL, LEVI, VFC: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, KMD Brands'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.


KMD Brands 5-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KMD Brands's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KMD Brands 5-Year RORE % Calculation

KMD Brands's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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 )
=( -1.688-0.692 )/( -0.908-2.084 )
=-2.38/-2.992
=79.55 %

* 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 Jan. 2026 and 5-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of 79.55 mean?
KMD Brands (ASX:KMDDA) has a 5-Year RORE % of 79.55 as of Jan. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on KMD Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KMD Brands ranks #105 out of 963 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is KMD Brands' 5-Year RORE % too high?
KMD Brands' current 5-Year RORE % is 79.55. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.22. KMD Brands' value of 79.55 is 6420.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KMD Brands ranks #105 out of 963 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KMD Brands has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMD Brands' 5-Year RORE % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, KMD Brands ranks #105 out of 963 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places KMD Brands in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.22. KMD Brands' value of 79.55 is 6420.5% 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 5-Year RORE % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.22, based on 963 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. KMD Brands's current 5-Year RORE % of 79.55 is 6420.5% 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 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 KMD Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KMD Brands's current 5-Year RORE % is 79.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMD Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands (ASX:KMDDA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.71, compared to a current price of A$1.55 — trading 72.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 79.55 and 6420.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.22. KMD Brands' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 KMD Brands (ASX:KMDDA), the current 5-Year RORE % is 79.55 as of Jan. 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 KMD Brands (ASX:KMDDA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.55 is trading 72.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.71. GuruFocus considers KMD Brands to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KMDDA:

  • 5-Year RORE %: 79.55
  • GF Value™: A$5.71 vs. price of A$1.55 (72.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6420.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#105 of 963)

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


KMD Brands Business Description

Address 223 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, NZL, 8011
KMD Brands Ltd is a designer, marketer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel, footwear, and equipment for surfing and the outdoors. The company operates through three brands including Kathmandu, which is a designer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel footwear, and equipment for outdoor travel and adventure; Rip Curl, which is a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of surfing equipment and apparel; and Oboz, which is a designer, wholesaler and online retailer of outdoor footwear. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Kathmandu segment.
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