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Bridgford FoodsBRID -0.24%52 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates BRID with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,002 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bridgford Foods ranks worse than 88.26% 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. Bridgford Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $-8.0 Mil. Bridgford Foods's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $145.3 Mil. Therefore, Bridgford Foods's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bridgford Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BRID'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.78 Med: 5.51 Max: 27.06
Current: -9.78
During the past 13 years, Bridgford Foods's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 27.06%. The lowest was -9.78%. And the median was 5.51%.
BRID's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 88.26% of 2002
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs BRID: -9.78
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.
Bridgford Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Bridgford Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bridgford 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.
BRID vs CLNN, BOF, HAIN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bridgford 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.
Bridgford Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bridgford Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bridgford 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 four times the quarterly (Jul. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Bridgford Foods (BRID) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of Jul. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Bridgford Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bridgford Foods ranks #1767 out of 2002 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Bridgford Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Bridgford Foods' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Bridgford Foods ranks #1767 out of 2002 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bridgford Foods has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgford Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CLNN and BOF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bridgford Foods ranks #1767 out of 2002 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Bridgford Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.52. 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 3.52, based on 2,002 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. 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 Bridgford Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bridgford Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridgford Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgford Foods (BRID) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.71, compared to a current price of $6.17 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Bridgford Foods' 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 Bridgford Foods (BRID), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of Jul. 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 Bridgford Foods (BRID) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgford Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.17 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.71.
GuruFocus considers Bridgford Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BRID:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00%
GF Value™: $8.71 vs. price of $6.17 (29.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRID stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bridgford Foods Corp manufactures, markets, and distributes frozen and snack food products in the United States. The two business segments are: the processing and distribution of frozen products, and the processing and distribution of snack food products. Its product offerings include meat snacks, breads and rolls, biscuits, and ready-to-eat sandwiches, among others. The company offers frozen food products to the foodservice and retail customers through wholesalers, cooperatives, and distributors; and snack food items to supermarkets, mass merchandise, and convenience retail stores through customer-owned distribution centers, as well as a direct store delivery network. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from the snack food products segment.
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