Fossil GroupFOSL -2.42%48 5-Year RORE % is 26.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fossil Group ranks better than 74.69% 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.
Fossil Group's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.67%.
The industry rank for Fossil Group's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
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.
Fossil Group 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Fossil Group 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fossil Group'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 Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil Group'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.
Fossil Group 5-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fossil Group'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.
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a 5-Year RORE % of 26.67 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #244 out of 964 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Fossil Group's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Fossil Group's current 5-Year RORE % is 26.67. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.20. Fossil Group's value of 26.67 is 2122.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #244 out of 964 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fossil Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fossil Group's 5-Year RORE % compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #244 out of 964 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Fossil Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.20. Fossil Group's value of 26.67 is 2122.5% 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 1.20, based on 964 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. Fossil Group's current 5-Year RORE % of 26.67 is 2122.5% 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fossil Group's current 5-Year RORE % is 26.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fossil Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group (FOSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.18, compared to a current price of $4.23 — trading 258.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 26.67 and 2122.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.20. Fossil Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Fossil Group (FOSL), the current 5-Year RORE % is 26.67 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 Fossil Group (FOSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.23 is trading 258.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.18.
GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FOSL:
5-Year RORE %: 26.67
GF Value™: $1.18 vs. price of $4.23 (258.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2122.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#244 of 964)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fossil Group Inc is a design, innovation, and distribution company in consumer fashion accessories, offering products such as watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It designs, develops, markets, and distributes products under its owned brands FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. It operates through Americas, Europe, and Asia segments, each including sales to wholesale and distributor customers, as well as Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment contributes the majority of revenue and includes sales across Canada, Latin America, and the United States, while the Europe and Asia segments cover their respective regions. Each segment provides similar products and services.
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