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Nestle Cote d'IvoireXBRV:NTLC +1.20%43 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 17.08. GuruFocus rates XBRV:NTLC with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,003 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire ranks better than 93.26% 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. Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF18,400 Mil. Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF107,700 Mil. Therefore, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:NTLC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.73 Med: 17.08 Max: 31.46
Current: 17.08
During the past 9 years, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 31.46%. The lowest was -7.73%. And the median was 17.08%.
XBRV:NTLC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 93.26% of 2003
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.5
vs XBRV:NTLC: 17.08
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.
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Cote d'Ivoire'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire'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.
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Cote d'Ivoire'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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.08% mean?
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire (XBRV:NTLC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.08% 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 Nestle Cote d'Ivoire and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire ranks #135 out of 2003 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.08% is near median its 10-year median of 17.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50. Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's value of 17.08% is 388% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire ranks #135 out of 2003 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire ranks #135 out of 2003 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Nestle Cote d'Ivoire in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50. Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's value of 17.08% is 388% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.08 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire 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 3.50, based on 2,003 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. Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.08% is 388% 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 Nestle Cote d'Ivoire and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Cote d'Ivoire stock overvalued right now?
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire (XBRV:NTLC) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.08%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.08 and 388% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Nestle Cote d'Ivoire (XBRV:NTLC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.08% 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.
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire SA is a food and beverage company. It provides Baby foods, Cereals, Chocolate And Confectionery, Coffee, Culinary, Dairy, and Other products under several brand names such as Golden Morn, Nido, Milo, and Nescafe.
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