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Crookes BrothersJSE:CKS 46 5-Year RORE % is 99.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CKS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,690 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Crookes Brothers ranks better than 92.66% 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.
Crookes Brothers's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 99.26%.
The industry rank for Crookes Brothers's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CKS's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 92.66% of 1690
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.25
vs JSE:CKS: 99.26
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.
Crookes Brothers 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Crookes Brothers 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crookes Brothers'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 Farm Products subindustry, Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers 5-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crookes Brothers's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) has a 5-Year RORE % of 99.26 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #124 out of 1690 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Crookes Brothers' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Crookes Brothers' current 5-Year RORE % is 99.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.25. Crookes Brothers' value of 99.26 is 1790.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #124 out of 1690 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crookes Brothers has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crookes Brothers' 5-Year RORE % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #124 out of 1690 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Crookes Brothers in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.25. Crookes Brothers' value of 99.26 is 1790.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.25, based on 1,690 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. Crookes Brothers's current 5-Year RORE % of 99.26 is 1790.7% 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crookes Brothers's current 5-Year RORE % is 99.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crookes Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.18, compared to a current price of R20.05 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 99.26 and 1790.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.25. Crookes Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS), the current 5-Year RORE % is 99.26 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R20.05 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R33.18.
GuruFocus considers Crookes Brothers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CKS:
5-Year RORE %: 99.26
GF Value™: R33.18 vs. price of R20.05 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1790.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#124 of 1690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crookes Brothers Ltd is involved in the production of primary agricultural products and long-term property development. The company's segments include Sugarcane, Bananas, Macadamias, Property, and other operations. Nearly half of the company's revenue comes from the Sugarcane segment. Its geographical segments include South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Mozambique, and Others, of which the majority of the revenue comes from South Africa.
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