The Kraft Heinz CoKHC +1.44%55 5-Year RORE % is 107.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KHC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,688 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks better than 93.01% 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 107.73%.
The industry rank for The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
KHC's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 93.01% of 1688
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.095
vs KHC: 107.73
The Kraft Heinz Co (NAS:KHC) 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
The Kraft Heinz Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz Co'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co 5-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) has a 5-Year RORE % of 107.73 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #118 out of 1688 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 107.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 107.73 is 2014.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #118 out of 1688 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #118 out of 1688 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 107.73 is 2014.4% 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 5.10, based on 1,688 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current 5-Year RORE % of 107.73 is 2014.4% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kraft Heinz Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 107.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.60, compared to a current price of $25.37 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 107.73 and 2014.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.10. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC), the current 5-Year RORE % is 107.73 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.37 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.60.
GuruFocus considers The Kraft Heinz Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KHC:
5-Year RORE %: 107.73
GF Value™: $30.60 vs. price of $25.37 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2014.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#118 of 1688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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