Famous BrandsFMBRY 84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 27.07% as of Feb. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 16.32. GuruFocus rates FMBRY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.93. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks better than 98.39% 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. Famous Brands's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $45.6 Mil. Famous Brands's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $168.3 Mil. Therefore, Famous Brands's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.48 Med: 16.32 Max: 22.44
Current: 21.36
During the past 13 years, Famous Brands's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.44%. The lowest was -41.48%. And the median was 16.32%.
FMBRY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 98.39% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.88
vs FMBRY: 21.36
Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRY) 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.
Famous Brands Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Famous Brands Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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.
FMBRY vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands'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 27.07% mean?
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 27.07% 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 16.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #5 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Famous Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Famous Brands' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 27.07% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 16.32. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88. Famous Brands' value of 27.07% is 597.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #5 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #5 out of 310 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Famous Brands in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88. Famous Brands' value of 27.07% is 597.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.32 vs. the industry median of 3.88, Famous Brands 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.88, based on 310 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. Famous Brands's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 27.07% is 597.7% 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 27.07%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 16.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 27.07%. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.93, compared to a current price of $6.60 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 27.07%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 16.32 and 597.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.88. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 27.07% 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.60 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.93.
Key valuation signals for FMBRY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 27.07% (66% above median its 10-year median of 16.32)
GF Value™: $6.93 vs. price of $6.60 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 597.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#5 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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