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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.
SBA Communications's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.48%.
The industry rank for SBA Communications's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SBAC's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 74.93% of 750
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 8.48
vs MEX:SBAC: 41.48
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.
SBA Communications 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
SBA Communications 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBA Communications'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:SBAC vs WY, LAMR, GLPI: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, SBA Communications'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.
SBA Communications 5-Year RORE % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, SBA Communications's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBA Communications'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.
SBA Communications (MEX:SBAC) has a 5-Year RORE % of 41.48 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 SBA Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SBA Communications ranks #188 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is SBA Communications' 5-Year RORE % too high?
SBA Communications' current 5-Year RORE % is 41.48. The REITs industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.48. SBA Communications' value of 41.48 is 389.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBA Communications ranks #188 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SBA Communications has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBA Communications' 5-Year RORE % compare to WY and LAMR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, SBA Communications ranks #188 out of 750 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts SBA Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.48. SBA Communications' value of 41.48 is 389.2% 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 REITs company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among REITs companies is 8.48, based on 750 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. SBA Communications's current 5-Year RORE % of 41.48 is 389.2% 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 SBA Communications and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 8.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBA Communications's current 5-Year RORE % is 41.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBA Communications stock overvalued right now?
SBA Communications (MEX:SBAC) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 41.48. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,015.28, compared to a current price of MXN3,220.00 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 41.48 and 389.2% above the REITs industry median of 8.48. SBA Communications' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 SBA Communications (MEX:SBAC), the current 5-Year RORE % is 41.48 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 SBA Communications (MEX:SBAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBA Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,220.00 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,015.28.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SBAC:
5-Year RORE %: 41.48
GF Value™: MXN4,015.28 vs. price of MXN3,220.00 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 389.2% above the REITs median (#188 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SBAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SBA Communications owns a portfolio of about 46,000 wireless towers throughout North America, South America, and Africa. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, who install equipment to support their wireless networks. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market generated by the top three or four mobile carriers. It owns more than 17,000 towers in the US, which account for about 70% of leasing revenue. Internationally, SBA's largest markets are Brazil and Guatemala, where it owns roughly 12,000 and 5,000 towers, respectively. SBA operates as a real estate investment trust.
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