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The Marzetti CoFRA:LC1 +2.72%69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 19.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:LC1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €159.95. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Marzetti Co ranks better than 91.93% 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. The Marzetti Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €128 Mil. The Marzetti Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €962 Mil. Therefore, The Marzetti Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Marzetti Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LC1'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.64 Med: 19.34 Max: 25.46
Current: 16.1
During the past 13 years, The Marzetti Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 25.46%. The lowest was 10.64%. And the median was 19.34%.
FRA:LC1's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 91.93% of 1995
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs FRA:LC1: 16.10
The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) 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.
The Marzetti Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
The Marzetti Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Marzetti Co'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:LC1 vs FRPT, CENT, POST: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Marzetti Co'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.
The Marzetti Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Marzetti Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Marzetti Co'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 13.32% mean?
The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.32% 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 The Marzetti Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 19.34. Over the past decade, The Marzetti Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.64 to 25.46. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #161 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is The Marzetti Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
The Marzetti Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.32% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 19.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.64 to a high of 25.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.41. The Marzetti Co's value of 13.32% is 290.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #161 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Marzetti Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marzetti Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FRPT and CENT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Marzetti Co ranks #161 out of 1995 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places The Marzetti Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.41. The Marzetti Co's value of 13.32% is 290.6% above this benchmark. Historically, The Marzetti Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.64 to 25.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.34 vs. the industry median of 3.41, The Marzetti Co 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 3.41, based on 1,995 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. The Marzetti Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.32% is 290.6% 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 The Marzetti Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Marzetti Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.32%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 19.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Marzetti Co stock overvalued right now?
The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is €159.95, compared to a current price of €94.50 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.32%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 19.34 and 290.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.41. The Marzetti Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.32% 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 The Marzetti Co (FRA:LC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marzetti Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €94.50 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €159.95.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LC1:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.32% (31% below median its 10-year median of 19.34)
GF Value™: €159.95 vs. price of €94.50 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 290.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#161 of 1995)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Marzetti Co manufactures and sells specialty food products. Its retail brands include Marzetti, New York Bakery and Sister Schubert's, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden dressings, Chick-fil-A sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces, Arby's sauces, Subway sauces, and Texas Roadhouse steak sauces and frozen rolls. Its foodservice business supplies many of the top restaurant chains in the United States with dressings, sauces, breads and frozen pastas. The company has two reportable segments: Retail and Foodservice, of which it derives maximum revenue from Retail segment.
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