Hilton Food GroupCHIX:HFGL +0.28%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 59.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 29.32. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,872 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hilton Food Group ranks better than 91.19% 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. Hilton Food Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £125 Mil. Hilton Food Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £209 Mil. Therefore, Hilton Food Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 59.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Food Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.75 Med: 29.32 Max: 40.57
Current: 40.57
During the past 13 years, Hilton Food Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 40.57%. The lowest was 10.75%. And the median was 29.32%.
CHIX:HFGl's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 91.19% of 1872
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.715
vs CHIX:HFGl: 40.57
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGl) 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.
Hilton Food Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hilton Food Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hilton Food Group'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:HFGL vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food Group'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.
Hilton Food Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food Group'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 59.74% mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 59.74% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Hilton Food Group and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 29.32. Over the past decade, Hilton Food Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.75 to 40.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #165 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Hilton Food Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hilton Food Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 59.74% is 104% above median its 10-year median of 29.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.75 to a high of 40.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Hilton Food Group's value of 59.74% is 674.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #165 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #165 out of 1872 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hilton Food Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Hilton Food Group's value of 59.74% is 674.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hilton Food Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.75 to 40.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.32 vs. the industry median of 7.72, Hilton Food Group 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 1,872 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. Hilton Food Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 59.74% is 674.3% 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 Hilton Food Group 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. Hilton Food Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 59.74%, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 29.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.70, compared to a current price of £5.32 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 59.74%, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 29.32 and 674.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 59.74% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.32 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.70.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 59.74% (104% above median its 10-year median of 29.32)
GF Value™: £8.70 vs. price of £5.32 (38.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 674.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#165 of 1872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
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