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.
Dutch Bros's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 140.54%.
The industry rank for Dutch Bros's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BROS's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 91.09% of 303
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.88
vs BROS: 140.54
Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) 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.
Dutch Bros 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Dutch Bros 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dutch Bros'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.
BROS vs DPZ, CAVA, LKNCY: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dutch Bros'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.
Dutch Bros 5-Year RORE % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dutch Bros's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dutch Bros's 5-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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
Dutch Bros (BROS) has a 5-Year RORE % of 140.54 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Dutch Bros and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dutch Bros ranks #27 out of 303 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Dutch Bros' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Dutch Bros' current 5-Year RORE % is 140.54. The Restaurants industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.88. Dutch Bros' value of 140.54 is 2779.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dutch Bros ranks #27 out of 303 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dutch Bros has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dutch Bros' 5-Year RORE % compare to DPZ and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dutch Bros ranks #27 out of 303 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Dutch Bros in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.88. Dutch Bros' value of 140.54 is 2779.9% 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 5-Year RORE % for a Restaurants company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Restaurants companies is 4.88, based on 303 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. Dutch Bros's current 5-Year RORE % of 140.54 is 2779.9% 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 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 Dutch Bros and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 4.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dutch Bros's current 5-Year RORE % is 140.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dutch Bros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Bros (BROS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.69, compared to a current price of $67.56 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 140.54 and 2779.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.88. Dutch Bros' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Dutch Bros (BROS), the current 5-Year RORE % is 140.54 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 Dutch Bros (BROS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Bros stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $67.56 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.69.
GuruFocus considers Dutch Bros to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BROS:
5-Year RORE %: 140.54
GF Value™: $52.69 vs. price of $67.56 (28.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2779.9% above the Restaurants median (#27 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BROS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dutch Bros Inc is an operator and franchisor of drive-thru coffee shops that are focused on serving hand-crafted beverages. The company's hand-crafted beverage-focused lineup features hot and cold espresso-based beverages, cold brew coffee products, proprietary energy drinks, tea, lemonade, smoothies, and other beverages. The company has two reportable operating segments Company-operated shops and Franchising. It derives maximum revenue from Company-operated shops.
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