Smithfield FoodsSFD -0.31%30 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates SFD with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Smithfield Foods ranks better than 85.11% 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. Smithfield Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $984 Mil. Smithfield Foods's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,208 Mil. Therefore, Smithfield Foods's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smithfield Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SFD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 7.39 Max: 11.56
Current: 11.56
During the past 13 years, Smithfield Foods's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.56%. The lowest was 0.16%. And the median was 7.39%.
SFD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 85.11% of 1988
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs SFD: 11.56
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.
Smithfield Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Smithfield Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smithfield 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.
SFD vs DAR, SJM, PPC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Smithfield 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.
Smithfield Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Smithfield Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smithfield 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 10.69% mean?
Smithfield Foods (SFD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.69% 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 Smithfield Foods and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 7.39. Over the past decade, Smithfield Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.16 to 11.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #296 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Smithfield Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Smithfield Foods' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.69% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 7.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 11.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Smithfield Foods' value of 10.69% is 216.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #296 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smithfield Foods has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smithfield Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DAR and SJM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #296 out of 1988 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Smithfield Foods in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Smithfield Foods' value of 10.69% is 216.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Smithfield Foods' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.16 to 11.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Smithfield 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 3.38, 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. Smithfield Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.69% is 216.3% 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 Smithfield Foods 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. Smithfield Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.69%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 7.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smithfield Foods stock overvalued right now?
Smithfield Foods (SFD) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.69%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.69%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 216.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.38. Smithfield Foods' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 2 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 Smithfield Foods (SFD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.69% 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.
Smithfield Foods Inc is a hog producer and pork processor based in the United States of America. The company conducts its operations through three reportable segments: Packaged Meats, Fresh Pork, and Hog Production. The company generates the maximum of its revenue from the Packaged Meats segment. The Packaged Meats segment consists of the company's U.S. operations that process fresh meat into a wide variety of packaged meats products, including bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli and lunch meats, dry sausage products (such as pepperoni and genoa), ham products, ready-to-eat products and prepared foods (such as pre-cooked entrees, bacon and sausage).
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