Del MonteDMC +2.96%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 3.16. GuruFocus rates DMC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,989 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Del Monte ranks worse than 56.16% 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. Del Monte's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $40 Mil. Del Monte's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,794 Mil. Therefore, Del Monte's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Del Monte's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
DMC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.85 Med: 3.16 Max: 9.72
Current: 2.54
During the past 13 years, Del Monte's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.72%. The lowest was -0.85%. And the median was 3.16%.
DMC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 56.16% of 1989
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs DMC: 2.54
Del Monte (NYSE:DMC) 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.
Del Monte Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Del Monte Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Del Monte'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.
DMC vs AGRO, DOLE, VITL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Del Monte'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.
Del Monte Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Del Monte's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Del Monte'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 1.43% mean?
Del Monte (DMC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.43% 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 Del Monte and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1117 out of 1989 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Del Monte's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Del Monte's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.43% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Del Monte's value of 1.43% is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1117 out of 1989 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Del Monte has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Del Monte's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AGRO and DOLE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1117 out of 1989 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Del Monte in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Del Monte's value of 1.43% is 57.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.16 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Del Monte 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 1,989 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. Del Monte's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.43% is 57.7% 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 Del Monte 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. Del Monte's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.43%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 3.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Del Monte stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte (DMC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.08, compared to a current price of $28.59 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.43%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.16 and 57.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.38. Del Monte's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Del Monte (DMC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.43% 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 Del Monte (DMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.59 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.08.
GuruFocus considers Del Monte to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DMC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.43% (55% below median its 10-year median of 3.16)
GF Value™: $30.08 vs. price of $28.59 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1117 of 1989)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Del Monte Corp is a producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh, packaged, value-added, and canned food products. Its products are sold in multiple countries and are marketed under the DEL MONTE brand and other brands.
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