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.
Empire State Realty Trust's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 106.25%.
The industry rank for Empire State Realty Trust's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ESRT's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 88.73% of 754
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 8.535
vs ESRT: 106.25
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:ESRT) 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.
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.
Empire State Realty Trust 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Empire State Realty Trust 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Empire State Realty Trust'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.
Empire State Realty Trust 5-Year RORE % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Empire State Realty Trust's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire State Realty Trust'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.
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has a 5-Year RORE % of 106.25 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 Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire State Realty Trust ranks #85 out of 754 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Empire State Realty Trust's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Empire State Realty Trust's current 5-Year RORE % is 106.25. The REITs industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.54. Empire State Realty Trust's value of 106.25 is 1144.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empire State Realty Trust ranks #85 out of 754 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Empire State Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire State Realty Trust's 5-Year RORE % compare to JBGS and CTO?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Empire State Realty Trust ranks #85 out of 754 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Empire State Realty Trust in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.54. Empire State Realty Trust's value of 106.25 is 1144.9% 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 REITs company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among REITs companies is 8.54, based on 754 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. Empire State Realty Trust's current 5-Year RORE % of 106.25 is 1144.9% 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 Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 8.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire State Realty Trust's current 5-Year RORE % is 106.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire State Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.82, compared to a current price of $5.52 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 106.25 and 1144.9% above the REITs industry median of 8.54. Empire State Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), the current 5-Year RORE % is 106.25 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 Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.52 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.82.
GuruFocus considers Empire State Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ESRT:
5-Year RORE %: 106.25
GF Value™: $8.82 vs. price of $5.52 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1144.9% above the REITs median (#85 of 754)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empire State Realty Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates office, retail, and multifamily properties located in New York City, prominently in Manhattan. Its portfolio includes office and retail space as well as residential units. The company's objective is to maximize cash flow and total returns to its shareholders and to increase the value of the properties. Its reportable segments consist of a real estate segment and an Observatory segment. The majority of revenue is derived from the Real Estate segment, which includes all activities related to the ownership, management, operation, acquisition, redevelopment, repositioning and disposition of its traditional real estate assets.
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