Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
The historical rank and industry rank for Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:IPAL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.69 Med: 3.62 Max: 10.87
Current: 5.69
During the past 13 years, Industrias Productos Alimenticios's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.87%. The lowest was -8.69%. And the median was 3.62%.
XSGO:IPAL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.605
vs XSGO:IPAL: 5.69
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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
XSGO:IPAL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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 4.08% mean?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.08% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 3.62.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.08% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 3.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.61. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 4.08% is 13.2% above this industry median. Overall, Industrias Productos Alimenticios has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KHC and GIS?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.08% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.61. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 4.08% is 13.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.62 vs. the industry median of 3.61, Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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 3.61, based on 2,008 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.08% is 13.2% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.08%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 3.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock overvalued right now?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP1,352.87, compared to a current price of CLP1,210.50 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.08%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 3.62 and 13.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.61. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.08% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,210.50 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP1,352.87.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:IPAL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.08% (13% above median its 10-year median of 3.62)
GF Value™: CLP1,352.87 vs. price of CLP1,210.50 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IPAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios SA is a Chile based firm. It manufactures and markets food products. Its product portfolio comprises of traditional cereal, breakfast cereal, adult cereal, soups, creams, individual soups, broths and thick soups.
76GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSGO:IPAL
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSGO:IPAL has been successfully added to your 
