MTY Food GroupTSX:MTY -10.57%77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.38% as of Feb. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 13.97. GuruFocus rates TSX:MTY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Restaurants companies, MTY Food Group ranks better than 95.58% 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. MTY Food Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was C$148 Mil. MTY Food Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was C$762 Mil. Therefore, MTY Food Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 19.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MTY Food Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:MTY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.33 Med: 13.97 Max: 76.72
Current: 20
During the past 13 years, MTY Food Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 76.72%. The lowest was -8.33%. And the median was 13.97%.
TSX:MTY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.58% of 362
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.48
vs TSX:MTY: 20.00
MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) 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.
MTY Food Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
MTY Food Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MTY Food Group'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.
TSX:MTY vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, MTY Food Group'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.
MTY Food Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MTY Food Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTY Food Group'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.38% mean?
MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.38% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on MTY Food Group and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 13.97. According to the industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #16 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is MTY Food Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
MTY Food Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.38% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 13.97. The Restaurants industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48. MTY Food Group's value of 19.38% is 681.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #16 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MTY Food Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTY Food Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #16 out of 362 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places MTY Food Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48. MTY Food Group's value of 19.38% is 681.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.97 vs. the industry median of 2.48, MTY Food Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Restaurants companies is 2.48, based on 362 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. MTY Food Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.38% is 681.5% 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 MTY Food Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTY Food Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.38%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 13.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTY Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.93, compared to a current price of C$33.75 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.38%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 13.97 and 681.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.48. MTY Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.38% as of Feb. 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 MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTY Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$33.75 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.93.
GuruFocus considers MTY Food Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MTY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 19.38% (39% above median its 10-year median of 13.97)
GF Value™: C$47.93 vs. price of C$33.75 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 681.5% above the Restaurants median (#16 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTY Food Group Inc is a franchisor in the quick service and casual dining food industry. Its activities consist of franchising and operating corporate-owned locations as well as the sale of retail products under a multitude of banners. The company's operating segment is based on geographical regions namely Canada; and US & International, which earns maximum revenue. The company brands include Cafe Depot, Country Style, Croissant Plus, Cultures, Extremepita, Fabrika, Jus Jugo Juice, Koya Japan, ManchuWok, Muffin plus, Valentine, Van Houtte, Shushiman and others.
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