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Joby AviationSTU:8TQ -1.55%30 5-Year RORE % is 19.11 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8TQ with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 837 Transportation companies, Joby Aviation ranks better than 68.46% 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.
Joby Aviation's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.11%.
The industry rank for Joby Aviation's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:8TQ's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 68.46% of 837
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.61
vs STU:8TQ: 19.11
Joby Aviation (STU:8TQ) 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.
Joby Aviation 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Joby Aviation 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Joby Aviation'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.
STU:8TQ vs CAAP, ASLE, UP: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Joby Aviation'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.
Joby Aviation 5-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Joby Aviation's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Joby Aviation'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.
Joby Aviation (STU:8TQ) has a 5-Year RORE % of 19.11 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 Joby Aviation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Joby Aviation ranks #264 out of 837 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Joby Aviation's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Joby Aviation's current 5-Year RORE % is 19.11. The Transportation industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.61. Joby Aviation's value of 19.11 is 632.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Joby Aviation ranks #264 out of 837 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Joby Aviation has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Joby Aviation's 5-Year RORE % compare to CAAP and ASLE?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Joby Aviation ranks #264 out of 837 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Joby Aviation in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.61. Joby Aviation's value of 19.11 is 632.2% 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 Transportation company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 2.61, based on 837 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. Joby Aviation's current 5-Year RORE % of 19.11 is 632.2% 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 Joby Aviation and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Joby Aviation's current 5-Year RORE % is 19.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Joby Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Joby Aviation (STU:8TQ) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 19.11. The current 5-Year RORE % is 19.11 and 632.2% above the Transportation industry median of 2.61. Joby Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 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 Joby Aviation (STU:8TQ), the current 5-Year RORE % is 19.11 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.
Joby Aviation Inc is a transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi for commercial passenger service. Its Joby eVTOL aircraft is designed to transport a pilot and up to four passengers or an expected payload of up to 1,000 pounds at speeds of up to 200 mph. The aircraft is optimized for urban routes, with a target range of up to 100 miles on a single charge. The company is also developing an app-based platform that will help consumers to book rides directly through its service. It has one operating and reportable segment, air transportation and related services. The company's revenue consists of passenger revenue, which includes revenue generated from the transportation of passengers via helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.
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