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Applied NutritionCHIX:APNL -2.07%27 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 35.46% as of Jan. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 37.23. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APNL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 98.9% 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. Applied Nutrition's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £30.8 Mil. Applied Nutrition's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £86.9 Mil. Therefore, Applied Nutrition's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 35.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:APNl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.38 Med: 37.23 Max: 44.09
Current: 36.13
During the past 4 years, Applied Nutrition's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 44.09%. The lowest was 31.38%. And the median was 37.23%.
CHIX:APNl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 98.9% of 1997
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.39
vs CHIX:APNl: 36.13
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.
Applied Nutrition Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Applied Nutrition Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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.
CHIX:APNL vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 35.46% mean?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 35.46% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.23. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 31.38 to 44.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #22 out of 1997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Applied Nutrition's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 35.46% is near median its 10-year median of 37.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.38 to a high of 44.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Applied Nutrition's value of 35.46% is 946% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #22 out of 1997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #22 out of 1997 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Applied Nutrition's value of 35.46% is 946% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 31.38 to 44.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.23 vs. the industry median of 3.39, Applied Nutrition 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 3.39, based on 1,997 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. Applied Nutrition's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 35.46% is 946% 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 Applied Nutrition and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Nutrition's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 35.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 35.46%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 35.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.23 and 946% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.39. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 35.46% as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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