VF (XSWX:VFC) 5-Year RORE % : -217.61% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is VF 5-Year RORE %?

VF XSWX:VFC 71 5-Year RORE % is -217.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VFC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF13.01. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 963 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, VF ranks better than 89.41% 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. VF's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -217.61%.

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

XSWX:VFC's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than
89.41% of 963 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.11 vs XSWX:VFC: -217.61

VF  (XSWX:VFC) 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.


VF 5-Year RORE % Related Terms


VF 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VF'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.

VF 5-Year RORE % Chart

VF Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
5-Year RORE %
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VF Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -78.08 -111.52 -134.94 -160.00 -217.61

XSWX:VFC vs LEVI, PVH, KTB: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, VF'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.


VF 5-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VF's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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VF 5-Year RORE % Calculation

VF'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 )
=( 0.5-3.244 )/( 1.332-0.071 )
=-2.744/1.261
=-217.61 %

* 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 -217.61 mean?
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a 5-Year RORE % of -217.61 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 VF and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VF ranks #102 out of 963 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is VF's 5-Year RORE % too high?
VF's current 5-Year RORE % is -217.61. Based on the distribution chart, VF ranks #102 out of 963 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VF has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VF's 5-Year RORE % compare to LEVI and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, VF ranks #102 out of 963 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places VF in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.11. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.11, based on 963 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 VF and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VF's current 5-Year RORE % is -217.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VF stock overvalued right now?
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -217.61. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF13.01, compared to a current price of CHF13.99 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -217.61. VF's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 VF (XSWX:VFC), the current 5-Year RORE % is -217.61 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 VF (XSWX:VFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF13.99 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF13.01.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VFC:

  • 5-Year RORE %: -217.61
  • GF Value™: CHF13.01 vs. price of CHF13.99 (7.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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


VF Business Description

Address 1551 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of 10 brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Altra. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. Tracing its roots to 1899, the company has evolved through many brand acquisitions and divestitures.
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