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EVI IndustriesEVI 69 5-Year RORE % is -8.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EVI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.56 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, EVI Industries ranks worse than 64.03% 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.
EVI Industries's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.85%.
The industry rank for EVI Industries's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
EVI's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 64.03% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.76
vs EVI: -8.85
EVI Industries (AMEX:EVI) 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.
EVI Industries 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
EVI Industries 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EVI Industries'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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, EVI Industries'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.
EVI Industries 5-Year RORE % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, EVI Industries's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EVI Industries'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.
EVI Industries (EVI) has a 5-Year RORE % of -8.85 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 EVI Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EVI Industries ranks #89 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is EVI Industries' 5-Year RORE % too high?
EVI Industries' current 5-Year RORE % is -8.85. Based on the distribution chart, EVI Industries ranks #89 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EVI Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EVI Industries' 5-Year RORE % compare to TLIH and WXM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, EVI Industries ranks #89 out of 139 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places EVI Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.76. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.76, based on 139 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. 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 EVI Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EVI Industries's current 5-Year RORE % is -8.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EVI Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EVI Industries (EVI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.56, compared to a current price of $15.78 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -8.85. EVI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 EVI Industries (EVI), the current 5-Year RORE % is -8.85 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 EVI Industries (EVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EVI Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.78 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.56.
GuruFocus considers EVI Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EVI:
5-Year RORE %: -8.85
GF Value™: $24.56 vs. price of $15.78 (35.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EVI Industries Inc is a value-added distributor and service provider in the commercial laundry industry. It sells and leases commercial laundry equipment, specializing in washing, drying, finishing, material handling, water heating, power generation, and water reuse applications. The company supports its equipment offerings with installation, maintenance, and repair services through a large network of trained technicians. It serves a wide range of customers, including commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and retail sectors. Geographically, the company serves various countries including United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
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