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.
Urban Outfitters's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 12.02%.
The industry rank for Urban Outfitters's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UOF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 60.17% of 964
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.65
vs FRA:UOF: 12.02
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.
Urban Outfitters 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Urban Outfitters 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Urban Outfitters'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.
FRA:UOF vs VSXY, BOOT, GAP: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Urban Outfitters'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.
Urban Outfitters 5-Year RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Urban Outfitters's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban Outfitters'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 Apr. 2026 and 5-year before.
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a 5-Year RORE % of 12.02 as of Apr. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Urban Outfitters and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #384 out of 964 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Urban Outfitters' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Urban Outfitters' current 5-Year RORE % is 12.02. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year RORE % is 3.65. Urban Outfitters' value of 12.02 is 229.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #384 out of 964 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Urban Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Outfitters' 5-Year RORE % compare to VSXY and BOOT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #384 out of 964 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Urban Outfitters in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 3.65. Urban Outfitters' value of 12.02 is 229.3% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.65, 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. Urban Outfitters's current 5-Year RORE % of 12.02 is 229.3% 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 Urban Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Urban Outfitters's current 5-Year RORE % is 12.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 12.02. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.58, compared to a current price of €61.00 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 12.02 and 229.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.65. Urban Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF), the current 5-Year RORE % is 12.02 as of Apr. 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Outfitters stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €61.00 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.58.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UOF:
5-Year RORE %: 12.02
GF Value™: €51.58 vs. price of €61.00 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#384 of 964)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1970, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is a multibrand apparel and home goods retailer that operates nearly 800 stores and e-commerce in the US, which accounts for about 87% of sales, as well as in other regions. Its retail nameplates are Urban Outfitters (22% of fiscal 2026 sales), Free People/Movement (26%), and Anthropologie (42%). Retail accounted for 86% of fiscal 2026 revenue, but Urban Outfitters also sells products through a wholesale operation, owns some restaurants, and operates a fast-growing clothing rental and resale business called Nuuly (9% of sales). Urban Outfitters primarily markets to young adults and offers products across apparel (66% of sales), home goods (16% of sales), accessories (13% of sales), and more.
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