HelloFresh SECHIX:HFGD 53 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -87.63% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Restaurants companies, HelloFresh SE ranks worse than 80.66% 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. HelloFresh SE's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-222 Mil. HelloFresh SE's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €253 Mil. Therefore, HelloFresh SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -87.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HelloFresh SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGd'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -192.68 Med: -14.96 Max: 128.86
Current: -8.38
During the past 13 years, HelloFresh SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 128.86%. The lowest was -192.68%. And the median was -14.96%.
CHIX:HFGd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 80.66% of 331
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 8.76
vs CHIX:HFGd: -8.38
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGd) 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.
HelloFresh SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
HelloFresh SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -87.63% mean?
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -87.63% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #267 out of 331 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -87.63%. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #267 out of 331 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #267 out of 331 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places HelloFresh SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Restaurants companies is 8.76, based on 331 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. 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -87.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.14, compared to a current price of €4.27 — trading 47.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -87.63%. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -87.63% 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.27 is trading 47.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.14.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -87.63%
GF Value™: €8.14 vs. price of €4.27 (47.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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