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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.
Village Super Market's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 23.17%.
The industry rank for Village Super Market's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
VLGEA's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 78.44% of 269
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 6.48
vs VLGEA: 23.17
Village Super Market (NAS:VLGEA) 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.
Village Super Market 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Village Super Market 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Village Super Market'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.
VLGEA vs YSWY, NGVC, DNUT: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Village Super Market'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.
Village Super Market 5-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Village Super Market's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Village Super Market'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 Apr. 2026 and 5-year before.
Village Super Market (VLGEA) has a 5-Year RORE % of 23.17 as of Apr. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Village Super Market and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #58 out of 269 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Village Super Market's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Village Super Market's current 5-Year RORE % is 23.17. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year RORE % is 6.48. Village Super Market's value of 23.17 is 257.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #58 out of 269 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Village Super Market has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Village Super Market's 5-Year RORE % compare to YSWY and NGVC?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #58 out of 269 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Village Super Market in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 6.48. Village Super Market's value of 23.17 is 257.6% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.48, based on 269 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. Village Super Market's current 5-Year RORE % of 23.17 is 257.6% 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 Village Super Market and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 6.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Village Super Market's current 5-Year RORE % is 23.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Village Super Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market (VLGEA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.17, compared to a current price of $43.90 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 23.17 and 257.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.48. Village Super Market's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Village Super Market (VLGEA), the current 5-Year RORE % is 23.17 as of Apr. 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 Village Super Market (VLGEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.90 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.17.
GuruFocus considers Village Super Market to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLGEA:
5-Year RORE %: 23.17
GF Value™: $34.17 vs. price of $43.90 (28.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 257.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#58 of 269)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLGEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Village Super Market Inc operates a chain of ShopRite supermarkets, a few of which are in northern New Jersey, southern New Jersey, Maryland, and in northeastern Pennsylvania. The company is a member of Wakefern Food Corporation (Wakefern), a retailer-owned food cooperative and owner of the ShopRite name. It consists of one operating segment, the retail sale of food and nonfood products.
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