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DSM Fresh FoodsBOM:544568 -1.11%18 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 12.71. GuruFocus rates BOM:544568 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, DSM Fresh Foods ranks better than 61.86% 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. DSM Fresh Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹147 Mil. DSM Fresh Foods's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,377 Mil. Therefore, DSM Fresh Foods's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSM Fresh Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544568'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.81 Med: 12.71 Max: 13.63
Current: 5.33
During the past 5 years, DSM Fresh Foods's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.63%. The lowest was -11.81%. And the median was 12.71%.
BOM:544568's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 61.86% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.765
vs BOM:544568: 5.33
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.
DSM Fresh Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
DSM Fresh Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM Fresh Foods'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.
DSM Fresh Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
DSM Fresh Foods Annual Data
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Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
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Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
-11.81
12.71
12.96
13.63
10.44
DSM Fresh Foods Semi-Annual Data
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Mar23
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Mar25
Mar26
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10.66
BOM:544568 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, DSM Fresh Foods'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.
DSM Fresh Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DSM Fresh Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM Fresh Foods'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.66% mean?
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.66% 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 DSM Fresh Foods and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 12.71. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #119 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is DSM Fresh Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
DSM Fresh Foods' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.66% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.71. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77. DSM Fresh Foods' value of 10.66% is 183.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #119 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DSM Fresh Foods has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM Fresh Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #119 out of 312 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts DSM Fresh Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77. DSM Fresh Foods' value of 10.66% is 183.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.71 vs. the industry median of 3.77, DSM Fresh Foods 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.77, based on 312 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. DSM Fresh Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.66% is 183.1% 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 DSM Fresh Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM Fresh Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.66%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 12.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSM Fresh Foods stock overvalued right now?
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.66%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.66%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.71 and 183.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.77. DSM Fresh Foods' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 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 DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.66% 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.
DSM Fresh Foods Ltd is a fresh meat and ready-to-cook/eat non-veg products retailer. It is an online meat delivery company committed to revolutionize the way customers experience and enjoy quality non-veg food. With a user-friendly website and mobile application that offers a diverse selection of fresh and hygienically sourced meats, ranging from succulent cuts of mutton, poultry and seafood to exotic options.
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