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Rainbow ChickenJSE:RBO -0.18%15 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2181% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates JSE:RBO with a GF Score™ of 15/100. Among 1,996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Rainbow Chicken ranks better than 83.57% 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. Rainbow Chicken's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,339 Mil. Rainbow Chicken's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R8,760 Mil. Therefore, Rainbow Chicken's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rainbow Chicken's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:RBO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.24 Med: 0.67 Max: 10.88
Current: 10.88
During the past 5 years, Rainbow Chicken's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.88%. The lowest was -4.24%. And the median was 0.67%.
JSE:RBO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 83.57% of 1996
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs JSE:RBO: 10.88
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.
Rainbow Chicken Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Rainbow Chicken Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rainbow Chicken'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.
JSE:RBO vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Rainbow Chicken'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.
Rainbow Chicken Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rainbow Chicken's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rainbow Chicken'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.28% mean?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.28% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Rainbow Chicken and its competitors. This is 2181% above median its historical median of 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #328 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Rainbow Chicken's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Rainbow Chicken's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.28% is 2181% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Rainbow Chicken's value of 15.28% is 342.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #328 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rainbow Chicken has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rainbow Chicken's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #328 out of 1996 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Rainbow Chicken in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Rainbow Chicken's value of 15.28% is 342.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Rainbow Chicken 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 3.45, 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. Rainbow Chicken's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.28% is 342.9% 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 Rainbow Chicken and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rainbow Chicken's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.28%, which is 2181% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rainbow Chicken stock overvalued right now?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.28%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.28%, which is 2181% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 342.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.45. Rainbow Chicken's overall GF Score™ is 15/100. 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 Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.28% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Rainbow Chicken Ltd is a fully integrated broiler producing company involved in all stages of chicken production from farm to fork. It is a trusted South African heritage brand that consumers have come to rely on for quality chicken products. Its diverse product offering includes the following product sets: Fresh Chicken, Standard Chicken, Frozen Specialized Chicken, Chilled process meat. It segments includes Chicken, Animal Feed (consisting of Epol and Driehoek), Waste-to-Value (consisting of Matzonox and Matzonox Fertilisers), Group (other immaterial segments). Maximum of revenue is from Chicken Segment.
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