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.
Jacobs Solutions's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.44%.
The industry rank for Jacobs Solutions's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
J's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 54.22% of 1494
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs J: 2.44
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.
Jacobs Solutions 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Jacobs Solutions 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jacobs Solutions'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions 5-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jacobs Solutions's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions (J) has a 5-Year RORE % of 2.44 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 Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #810 out of 1494 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current 5-Year RORE % is 2.44. The Construction industry median 5-Year RORE % is 6.43. Jacobs Solutions' value of 2.44 is 62.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #810 out of 1494 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' 5-Year RORE % compare to DY and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #810 out of 1494 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Jacobs Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 6.43. Jacobs Solutions' value of 2.44 is 62.1% below 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Construction companies is 6.43, based on 1,494 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. Jacobs Solutions's current 5-Year RORE % of 2.44 is 62.1% below 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 Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jacobs Solutions's current 5-Year RORE % is 2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.90, compared to a current price of $127.89 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 2.44 and 62.1% below the Construction industry median of 6.43. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Jacobs Solutions (J), the current 5-Year RORE % is 2.44 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 Jacobs Solutions (J) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $127.89 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $131.90.
GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for J:
5-Year RORE %: 2.44
GF Value™: $131.90 vs. price of $127.89 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.1% below the Construction median (#810 of 1494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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