Applied NutritionCHIX:APNL +1.13%27 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 49.80% as of Jan. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 51.94. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APNL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,871 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 92.78% 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. Applied Nutrition's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £30.8 Mil. Applied Nutrition's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £61.9 Mil. Therefore, Applied Nutrition's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 49.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:APNl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.25 Med: 51.94 Max: 63.41
Current: 49.97
During the past 4 years, Applied Nutrition's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 63.41%. The lowest was 41.25%. And the median was 51.94%.
CHIX:APNl's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 92.78% of 1871
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.71
vs CHIX:APNl: 49.97
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.
Applied Nutrition Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Applied Nutrition Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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.
CHIX:APNL vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 49.80% mean?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 49.80% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.94. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 41.25 to 63.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #135 out of 1871 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Applied Nutrition's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 49.80% is near median its 10-year median of 51.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.25 to a high of 63.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.71. Applied Nutrition's value of 49.80% is 545.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #135 out of 1871 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #135 out of 1871 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.71. Applied Nutrition's value of 49.80% is 545.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 41.25 to 63.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.94 vs. the industry median of 7.71, Applied Nutrition 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 7.71, based on 1,871 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. Applied Nutrition's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 49.80% is 545.9% 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 Applied Nutrition and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Nutrition's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 49.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 49.80%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 49.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.94 and 545.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.71. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 49.80% as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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