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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.
Otter Tail's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.14%.
The industry rank for Otter Tail's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
OTTR's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 50.29% of 513
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs OTTR: 6.14
Otter Tail (NAS:OTTR) 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.
Otter Tail 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Otter Tail 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Otter Tail'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Otter Tail'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.
Otter Tail 5-Year RORE % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Otter Tail's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Otter Tail'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.
Otter Tail (OTTR) has a 5-Year RORE % of 6.14 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 Otter Tail and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #258 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Otter Tail's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Otter Tail's current 5-Year RORE % is 6.14. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year RORE % is 6.43. Otter Tail's value of 6.14 is 4.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #258 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Otter Tail has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otter Tail's 5-Year RORE % compare to SEB and TTI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #258 out of 513 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Otter Tail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 6.43. Otter Tail's value of 6.14 is 4.5% below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Conglomerates companies is 6.43, based on 513 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. Otter Tail's current 5-Year RORE % of 6.14 is 4.5% below 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 Otter Tail and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Otter Tail's current 5-Year RORE % is 6.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otter Tail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.82, compared to a current price of $92.96 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 6.14 and 4.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 6.43. Otter Tail's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Otter Tail (OTTR), the current 5-Year RORE % is 6.14 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 Otter Tail (OTTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.96 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.82.
GuruFocus considers Otter Tail to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OTTR:
5-Year RORE %: 6.14
GF Value™: $79.82 vs. price of $92.96 (16.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.5% below the Conglomerates median (#258 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OTTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.
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