Barry Callebaut AGBYCBF 64 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.61% as of Feb. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 23.29. GuruFocus rates BYCBF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,568.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Barry Callebaut AG ranks better than 67.86% 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. Barry Callebaut AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $231 Mil. Barry Callebaut AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $2,179 Mil. Therefore, Barry Callebaut AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 10.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BYCBF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.74 Med: 23.29 Max: 28.91
Current: 13.86
During the past 13 years, Barry Callebaut AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 28.91%. The lowest was 9.74%. And the median was 23.29%.
BYCBF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 67.86% of 1873
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.72
vs BYCBF: 13.86
Barry Callebaut AG (OTCPK:BYCBF) 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.
Barry Callebaut AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Barry Callebaut AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
BYCBF vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG'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 two times the semi-annual (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 10.61% mean?
Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.61% 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 23.29. Over the past decade, Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.74 to 28.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #602 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.61% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 23.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.74 to a high of 28.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 10.61% is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #602 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #602 out of 1873 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Barry Callebaut AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 10.61% is 37.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Barry Callebaut AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.74 to 28.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.29 vs. the industry median of 7.72, Barry Callebaut AG 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. Barry Callebaut AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.61% is 37.4% 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 Barry Callebaut AG 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. Barry Callebaut AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.61%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 23.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,568.07, compared to a current price of $1,387.89 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.61%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 23.29 and 37.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.61% 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,387.89 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,568.07.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BYCBF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 10.61% (54% below median its 10-year median of 23.29)
GF Value™: $2,568.07 vs. price of $1,387.89 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#602 of 1873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYCBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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