LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) 5-Year RORE % : 12.07% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XJAM:LASM LASCO Manufacturing Ltd XJAM:LASM
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What is LASCO Manufacturing 5-Year RORE %?

LASCO Manufacturing XJAM:LASM 90 5-Year RORE % is 12.07 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,686 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, LASCO Manufacturing ranks better than 59.67% 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. LASCO Manufacturing's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.07%.

The industry rank for LASCO Manufacturing's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

XJAM:LASM's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than
59.67% of 1686 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.105 vs XJAM:LASM: 12.07

LASCO Manufacturing  (XJAM:LASM) 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.


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LASCO Manufacturing 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LASCO Manufacturing'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.

LASCO Manufacturing 5-Year RORE % Chart

LASCO Manufacturing Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
5-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.80

LASCO Manufacturing Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
5-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.26 13.80 12.51 13.73 12.07

XJAM:LASM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, LASCO Manufacturing'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.


LASCO Manufacturing 5-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, LASCO Manufacturing's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LASCO Manufacturing's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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LASCO Manufacturing 5-Year RORE % Calculation

LASCO Manufacturing's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( 0.62-0.374 )/( 2.671-0.633 )
=0.246/2.038
=12.07 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of 12.07 mean?
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a 5-Year RORE % of 12.07 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #680 out of 1686 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's 5-Year RORE % too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current 5-Year RORE % is 12.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.11. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 12.07 is 136.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #680 out of 1686 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's 5-Year RORE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #680 out of 1686 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts LASCO Manufacturing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.11. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 12.07 is 136.4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.11, based on 1,686 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. LASCO Manufacturing's current 5-Year RORE % of 12.07 is 136.4% 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Manufacturing's current 5-Year RORE % is 12.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.54, compared to a current price of JMD6.61 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 12.07 and 136.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.11. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current 5-Year RORE % is 12.07 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD6.61 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.54. GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:

  • 5-Year RORE %: 12.07
  • GF Value™: JMD6.54 vs. price of JMD6.61 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 136.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#680 of 1686)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:LASM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LASCO Manufacturing Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, JAM
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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