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Post HoldingsFRA:2PO -1.32%64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 4.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:2PO with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €115.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks better than 65.93% 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. Post Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €283 Mil. Post Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,507 Mil. Therefore, Post Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Post Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2PO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 4.9 Max: 16.39
Current: 6.33
During the past 13 years, Post Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.39%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 4.90%.
FRA:2PO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 65.93% of 1996
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.395
vs FRA:2PO: 6.33
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) 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.
Post Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Post Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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.
FRA:2PO vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings'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 6.29% mean?
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.29% 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 4.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #680 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Post Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Post Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.29% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40. Post Holdings' value of 6.29% is 85.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #680 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #680 out of 1996 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Post Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40. Post Holdings' value of 6.29% is 85.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.90 vs. the industry median of 3.40, Post Holdings 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 3.40, based on 1,996 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. Post Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.29% is 85.3% 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.29%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €115.00, compared to a current price of €75.00 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.29%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.90 and 85.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.40. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.29% 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €75.00 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €115.00.
GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2PO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.29% (28% above median its 10-year median of 4.90)
GF Value™: €115.00 vs. price of €75.00 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#680 of 1996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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