BABBABB -0.01%55 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.09% as of Feb. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 43.46. GuruFocus rates BABB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BAB ranks better than 91.03% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. BAB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.48 Mil. BAB's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $1.48 Mil. Therefore, BAB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 32.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BAB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BABB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.48 Med: 43.46 Max: 84
Current: 39.93
During the past 13 years, BAB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 84.00%. The lowest was -8.48%. And the median was 43.46%.
BABB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 91.03% of 1873
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.72
vs BABB: 39.93
BAB (OTCPK:BABB) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
BAB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
BAB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
BABB vs INBP, MTTCF, HCWC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BAB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
BAB Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BAB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.09% mean?
BAB (BABB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.09% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on BAB and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 43.46. According to the industry distribution chart, BAB ranks #168 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is BAB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
BAB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.09% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 43.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. BAB's value of 32.09% is 315.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAB ranks #168 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BAB has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to INBP and MTTCF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BAB ranks #168 out of 1873 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places BAB in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. BAB's value of 32.09% is 315.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 43.46 vs. the industry median of 7.72, BAB 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-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.72, based on 1,873 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BAB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.09% is 315.7% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on BAB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BAB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.09%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 43.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAB (BABB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.80, compared to a current price of $0.86 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.09%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 43.46 and 315.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. BAB's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BAB (BABB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.09% 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 BAB (BABB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.86 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.80.
GuruFocus considers BAB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BABB:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 32.09% (26% below median its 10-year median of 43.46)
GF Value™: $0.80 vs. price of $0.86 (7.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 315.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#168 of 1873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BABB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAB Inc franchises and licenses bagel and muffin retail units under the Apple Bagels, My Favorite Muffin, and SweetDuet trade names. The company also sell its trademark bagels, muffins and coffee through nontraditional channels of distribution including under licensing agreements with Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard and Green Beans Coffee. It has approximately 61 franchise units and 4 licensed units in operation in 18 states across the United States and one international location.
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