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Tyson FoodsMEX:TSN 58 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 14.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:TSN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,036.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tyson Foods ranks worse than 59.04% 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. Tyson Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN18,754 Mil. Tyson Foods's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN370,604 Mil. Therefore, Tyson Foods's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tyson Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:TSN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21 Med: 14.84 Max: 23.66
Current: 2.16
During the past 13 years, Tyson Foods's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 23.66%. The lowest was -3.21%. And the median was 14.84%.
MEX:TSN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 59.04% of 1997
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.39
vs MEX:TSN: 2.16
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.
Tyson Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Tyson Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tyson Foods'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.
MEX:TSN vs BG, ADM, CALM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Tyson Foods'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.
Tyson Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tyson Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tyson Foods'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 5.06% mean?
Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.06% 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 Tyson Foods and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 14.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1179 out of 1997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Tyson Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Tyson Foods' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.06% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 14.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Tyson Foods' value of 5.06% is 49.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1179 out of 1997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tyson Foods has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tyson Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BG and ADM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1179 out of 1997 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Tyson Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Tyson Foods' value of 5.06% is 49.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.84 vs. the industry median of 3.39, Tyson Foods 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 3.39, based on 1,997 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. Tyson Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.06% is 49.3% 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 Tyson Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tyson Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.06%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 14.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tyson Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,036.66, compared to a current price of MXN1,000.00 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.06%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 14.84 and 49.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.39. Tyson Foods' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.06% 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 Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,000.00 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,036.66.
GuruFocus considers Tyson Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TSN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.06% (66% below median its 10-year median of 14.84)
GF Value™: MXN1,036.66 vs. price of MXN1,000.00 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1179 of 1997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, composing about 40% and 30% of sales, respectively. Prepared foods constituted 18% of fiscal 2025 sales and include brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and Sara Lee. However, most of these are in product categories rife with competition where Tyson does not have a massive market share lead. Tyson sells some products overseas, but the international segment accounts for just 4% of total revenue. The company is an active acquirer, with more recent years' purchases focused on international and food-service markets.
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