Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) 5-Year RORE % : 313.67% (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:LHA Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA
69 GF Score
Price CHF8.98
GF Value CHF7.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Deutsche Lufthansa AG 5-Year RORE %?

Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA 69 5-Year RORE % is 313.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LHA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Transportation companies, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks better than 97.37% 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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 313.67%.

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

XSWX:LHA's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than
97.37% of 835 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.95 vs XSWX:LHA: 313.67

Deutsche Lufthansa AG  (XSWX:LHA) 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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Deutsche Lufthansa AG 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG 5-Year RORE % Chart

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Annual Data
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5-Year RORE %
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG Quarterly Data
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XSWX:LHA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG 5-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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Deutsche Lufthansa AG 5-Year RORE % Calculation

Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 )
=( 1.24--2.753 )/( 1.273-0 )
=3.993/1.273
=313.67 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of 313.67 mean?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) has a 5-Year RORE % of 313.67 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #22 out of 835 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current 5-Year RORE % is 313.67. The Transportation industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.95. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 313.67 is 10532.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #22 out of 835 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year RORE % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #22 out of 835 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Deutsche Lufthansa AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.95. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 313.67 is 10532.9% 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 2.95, based on 835 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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current 5-Year RORE % of 313.67 is 10532.9% 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current 5-Year RORE % is 313.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.46, compared to a current price of CHF8.98 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 313.67 and 10532.9% above the Transportation industry median of 2.95. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA), the current 5-Year RORE % is 313.67 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF8.98 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.46. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Lufthansa AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LHA:

  • 5-Year RORE %: 313.67
  • GF Value™: CHF7.46 vs. price of CHF8.98 (20.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10532.9% above the Transportation median (#22 of 835)

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


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Business Description

Address Venloer Street 151-153, Cologne, NW, DEU, 50672
Lufthansa AG is a European airline group operating through three primary segments: passenger airlines, logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), and MRO (Lufthansa Technik). The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the equity interest in SunExpress. As of 2025, Lufthansa also holds a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with strategic integration underway.
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