Charoen Pokphand Foods PCLFRA:CPOF +1.80%42 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:CPOF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks worse than 55.23% 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €523 Mil. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €21,614 Mil. Therefore, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CPOF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.63 Med: 3.14 Max: 4.25
Current: 2.67
During the past 13 years, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.25%. The lowest was -0.63%. And the median was 3.14%.
FRA:CPOF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 55.23% of 1988
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs FRA:CPOF: 2.67
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.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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:CPOF vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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 2.42% mean?
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.42% 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 3.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #1098 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.42% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.14. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's value of 2.42% is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #1098 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #1098 out of 1988 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's value of 2.42% is 28.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.14 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL 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 1,988 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.42% is 28.4% 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.42%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.52, compared to a current price of €0.57 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.42%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 28.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.38. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.42% 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.57 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.52.
GuruFocus considers Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CPOF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.42% (23% below median its 10-year median of 3.14)
GF Value™: €0.52 vs. price of €0.57 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1098 of 1988)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CPOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL operates in agro-industrial and integrated food businesses. The group's business operations are located throughout Thailand and overseas. The businesses are divided into two main segments, namely the livestock business, which comprises chicken, duck, and pigs, and the aquaculture business, which comprises shrimp and fish. The two main businesses are vertically integrated, starting from sourcing raw materials for animal feed production, manufacturing animal feed, breeding animals, farming animals for commercial purposes, primary processing meat, producing ready-to-eat food products, and operating food retail outlets and restaurants.
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