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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.
Suncor Energy's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.46%.
The industry rank for Suncor Energy's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SU's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 53.71% of 849
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.83
vs SU: 3.46
Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU) 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.
Suncor Energy 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Suncor Energy 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Suncor Energy'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 Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Suncor Energy'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.
Suncor Energy 5-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Suncor Energy's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suncor Energy'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.
Suncor Energy (SU) has a 5-Year RORE % of 3.46 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 Suncor Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Suncor Energy ranks #393 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Suncor Energy's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Suncor Energy's current 5-Year RORE % is 3.46. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.83. Suncor Energy's value of 3.46 is 22.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suncor Energy ranks #393 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Suncor Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suncor Energy's 5-Year RORE % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Suncor Energy ranks #393 out of 849 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Suncor Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.83. Suncor Energy's value of 3.46 is 22.3% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 2.83, based on 849 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. Suncor Energy's current 5-Year RORE % of 3.46 is 22.3% 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 Suncor Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suncor Energy's current 5-Year RORE % is 3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suncor Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncor Energy (SU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.40, compared to a current price of $62.43 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 3.46 and 22.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.83. Suncor Energy's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Suncor Energy (SU), the current 5-Year RORE % is 3.46 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 Suncor Energy (SU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncor Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.43 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.40.
GuruFocus considers Suncor Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SU:
5-Year RORE %: 3.46
GF Value™: $42.40 vs. price of $62.43 (47.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#393 of 849)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suncor Energy Inc is an integrated energy company. The company's operations span the full energy value chain, including oil sands mining and in situ operations, upgrading, offshore production, petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S., marketing and trading, and nationwide PetroCanada retail and wholesale networks delivering reliable energy that fuels economic growth and meets the needs of customers across Canada and globally. It also conducts energy trading activities focused principally on the marketing and trading of crude oil, natural gas, byproducts, refined products, & power. The company's operating segments include Oil Sands, Exploration & Production, Refining & Marketing (R&M), & Corporate & eliminations. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Canada.
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