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CCL IndustriesCCLLF -2.27%86 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 12.53. GuruFocus rates CCLLF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.50. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, CCL Industries ranks better than 94.01% 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. CCL Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $597 Mil. CCL Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,801 Mil. Therefore, CCL Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CCL Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CCLLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.6 Med: 12.53 Max: 14.64
Current: 12.11
During the past 13 years, CCL Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.64%. The lowest was 9.60%. And the median was 12.53%.
CCLLF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 94.01% of 401
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs CCLLF: 12.11
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.
CCL Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CCL Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CCL Industries'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.
CCLLF vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCL Industries'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 12.44% mean?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.44% 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.53. Over the past decade, CCL Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 9.60 to 14.64. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #24 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is CCL Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CCL Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.44% is near median its 10-year median of 12.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.60 to a high of 14.64. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. CCL Industries' value of 12.44% is 324.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #24 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #24 out of 401 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CCL Industries in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. CCL Industries' value of 12.44% is 324.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CCL Industries' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 9.60 to 14.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.53 vs. the industry median of 2.93, CCL Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.93, based on 401 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. CCL Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.44% is 324.6% 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CCL Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.50, compared to a current price of $61.66 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.53 and 324.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.93. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.44% 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.66 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.50.
Key valuation signals for CCLLF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.44% (near median its 10-year median of 12.53)
GF Value™: $56.50 vs. price of $61.66 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 324.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#24 of 401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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