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AlicoALCO -0.91%52 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 897% above its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates ALCO with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,994 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Alico ranks worse than 87.66% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Alico's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.52 Mil. Alico's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $195.16 Mil. Therefore, Alico's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alico's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ALCO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.46 Med: 2.34 Max: 9.05
Current: -9.09
During the past 13 years, Alico's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.05%. The lowest was -49.46%. And the median was 2.34%.
ALCO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 87.66% of 1994
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs ALCO: -9.09
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Alico Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Alico Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alico's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
ALCO vs AFRI, LMNR, VFF: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Alico's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Alico Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Alico's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alico's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.33% mean?
Alico (ALCO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.33% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Alico and its competitors. This is 897% above median its historical median of 2.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Alico ranks #1748 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Alico's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Alico's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.33% is 897% above median its 10-year median of 2.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Alico's value of 23.33% is 576.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alico ranks #1748 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alico has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alico's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AFRI and LMNR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Alico ranks #1748 out of 1994 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Alico in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Alico's value of 23.33% is 576.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Alico has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.45, based on 1,994 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alico's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.33% is 576.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Alico and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alico's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.33%, which is 897% above median its own 10-year median of 2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alico stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alico (ALCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.97, compared to a current price of $39.36 — trading 294.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.33%, which is 897% above median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 576.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.45. Alico's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alico (ALCO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.33% 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 Alico (ALCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alico stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.36 is trading 294.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.97.
GuruFocus considers Alico to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALCO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 23.33% (897% above median its 10-year median of 2.34)
GF Value™: $9.97 vs. price of $39.36 (294.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 576.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1748 of 1994)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alico Inc is a Florida-based agribusiness and land management company that mainly focuses on citrus production and grove conservation. The company operates through two primary business units: Alico Citrus and Land Management and Other Operations. The Alico Citrus segment engages in the cultivation of citrus trees and delivers citrus to the processed and fresh citrus markets. It mainly serves the processed market and sells Hamlin oranges and the Valencia variety to the orange juice processors. The Land Management and Other Operations segment engages in land leasing for recreational, conservation, and mining activities. Alico Citrus delivers the majority of the revenue as the firm's primary operating business unit.
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