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.
McKesson's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.82%.
The industry rank for McKesson's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MCK's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 82.18% of 101
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.53
vs MEX:MCK: 27.82
McKesson (MEX:MCK) 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.
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.
McKesson 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
McKesson 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McKesson'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.
MEX:MCK vs CAH, COR, HSIC: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, McKesson'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.
McKesson 5-Year RORE % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, McKesson's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McKesson'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.
McKesson (MEX:MCK) has a 5-Year RORE % of 27.82 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 McKesson and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, McKesson ranks #18 out of 101 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is McKesson's 5-Year RORE % too high?
McKesson's current 5-Year RORE % is 27.82. The Medical Distribution industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.53. McKesson's value of 27.82 is 514.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McKesson ranks #18 out of 101 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, McKesson has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McKesson's 5-Year RORE % compare to CAH and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, McKesson ranks #18 out of 101 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places McKesson in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.53. McKesson's value of 27.82 is 514.1% 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Medical Distribution companies is 4.53, based on 101 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. McKesson's current 5-Year RORE % of 27.82 is 514.1% 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 McKesson and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McKesson's current 5-Year RORE % is 27.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McKesson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McKesson (MEX:MCK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN14,286.09, compared to a current price of MXN14,083.59 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 27.82 and 514.1% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 4.53. McKesson's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 McKesson (MEX:MCK), the current 5-Year RORE % is 27.82 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 McKesson (MEX:MCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McKesson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN14,083.59 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN14,286.09.
GuruFocus considers McKesson to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MCK:
5-Year RORE %: 27.82
GF Value™: MXN14,286.09 vs. price of MXN14,083.59 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 514.1% above the Medical Distribution median (#18 of 101)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
McKesson is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US engaged in sourcing and distributing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with Cencora and Cardinal Health, the three account for over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Outside the US market, McKesson engages in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Canada. Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.
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