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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.
Manulife US REIT's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.56%.
The industry rank for Manulife US REIT's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MNULF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 54% of 750
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 8.48
vs MNULF: 14.56
Manulife US REIT (OTCPK:MNULF) 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.
Manulife US REIT 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Manulife US REIT 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manulife US REIT'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 REIT - Office subindustry, Manulife US REIT'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.
Manulife US REIT 5-Year RORE % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Manulife US REIT's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manulife US REIT'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 Dec. 2025 and 5-year before.
Manulife US REIT (MNULF) has a 5-Year RORE % of 14.56 as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Manulife US REIT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manulife US REIT ranks #345 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Manulife US REIT's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Manulife US REIT's current 5-Year RORE % is 14.56. The REITs industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.48. Manulife US REIT's value of 14.56 is 71.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manulife US REIT ranks #345 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Manulife US REIT has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manulife US REIT's 5-Year RORE % compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Manulife US REIT ranks #345 out of 750 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Manulife US REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.48. Manulife US REIT's value of 14.56 is 71.7% 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 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. Manulife US REIT's current 5-Year RORE % of 14.56 is 71.7% 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 Manulife US REIT 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. Manulife US REIT's current 5-Year RORE % is 14.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manulife US REIT stock overvalued right now?
Manulife US REIT (MNULF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 14.56. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.13 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 14.56 and 71.7% above the REITs industry median of 8.48. Manulife US REIT's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 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 Manulife US REIT (MNULF), the current 5-Year RORE % is 14.56 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Manulife US REIT (MNULF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manulife US REIT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.13 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12.
Key valuation signals for MNULF:
5-Year RORE %: 14.56
GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.13 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.7% above the REITs median (#345 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MNULF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manulife US REIT is a pure-play U.S. office REIT in Asia. The company along with its subsidiaries invests, directly or indirectly, in a portfolio of income-producing office real estate in markets in the U.S., as well as real estate-related assets. The Group's investment properties comprise commercial office properties. Some of its properties include Figueroa and Michelson in California along with Plaza and Exchange in New Jersey. Geographically, the majority is derived from the United States.
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