Barry Callebaut AGBYCBF 75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59% as of Feb. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 5.82. GuruFocus rates BYCBF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,517.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Barry Callebaut AG ranks worse than 61.05% 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. Barry Callebaut AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $231 Mil. Barry Callebaut AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $14,540 Mil. Therefore, Barry Callebaut AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BYCBF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 5.82 Max: 7.59
Current: 1.83
During the past 13 years, Barry Callebaut AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.59%. The lowest was 1.43%. And the median was 5.82%.
BYCBF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 61.05% of 1987
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs BYCBF: 1.83
Barry Callebaut AG (OTCPK:BYCBF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
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.
Barry Callebaut AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Barry Callebaut AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barry Callebaut AG'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.
BYCBF vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.59% mean?
Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.59% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 5.82. Over the past decade, Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.43 to 7.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #1213 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.59% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 5.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 7.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 1.59% is 53% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #1213 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #1213 out of 1987 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Barry Callebaut AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 1.59% is 53% below this benchmark. Historically, Barry Callebaut AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.43 to 7.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.82 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Barry Callebaut AG has consistently been below 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 3.38, based on 1,987 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. Barry Callebaut AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.59% is 53% below 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barry Callebaut AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 5.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,517.49, compared to a current price of $1,387.89 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 5.82 and 53% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.38. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59% as of Feb. 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,387.89 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,517.49.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BYCBF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.59% (73% below median its 10-year median of 5.82)
GF Value™: $2,517.49 vs. price of $1,387.89 (44.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1213 of 1987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYCBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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