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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.98%.
The industry rank for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ADM's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 74.17% of 1692
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.095
vs XSWX:ADM: -14.98
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) 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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
XSWX:ADM vs BG, TSN, CALM: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 5-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) has a 5-Year RORE % of -14.98 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1255 out of 1692 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current 5-Year RORE % is -14.98. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1255 out of 1692 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #1255 out of 1692 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10. 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 5.10, based on 1,692 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. 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current 5-Year RORE % is -14.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock overvalued right now?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -14.98. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF48.38, compared to a current price of CHF62.13 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -14.98. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM), the current 5-Year RORE % is -14.98 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF62.13 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF48.38.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADM:
5-Year RORE %: -14.98
GF Value™: CHF48.38 vs. price of CHF62.13 (28.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archer-Daniels-Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. The company is also one of the largest grain merchandisers through its extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients and is a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
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