Del MonteFDP +2.96%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 6.32. GuruFocus rates FDP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,875 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Del Monte ranks worse than 62.61% 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. Del Monte's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $40 Mil. Del Monte's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,578 Mil. Therefore, Del Monte's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Del Monte's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FDP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.71 Med: 6.32 Max: 15.63
Current: 4.37
During the past 13 years, Del Monte's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.63%. The lowest was -1.71%. And the median was 6.32%.
FDP's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 62.61% of 1875
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.72
vs FDP: 4.37
Del Monte (NYSE:FDP) 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.
Del Monte Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Del Monte Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Del Monte'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.
FDP vs DOLE, AGRO, VITL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Del Monte'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.
Del Monte Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Del Monte's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Del Monte'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 2.53% mean?
Del Monte (FDP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.53% 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 Del Monte and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 6.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1174 out of 1875 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Del Monte's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Del Monte's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.53% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.32. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Del Monte's value of 2.53% is 67.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1174 out of 1875 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Del Monte has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Del Monte's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DOLE and AGRO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1174 out of 1875 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Del Monte in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Del Monte's value of 2.53% is 67.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.32 vs. the industry median of 7.72, Del Monte has consistently been below 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 1,875 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. Del Monte's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.53% is 67.2% below 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 Del Monte 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. Del Monte's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.53%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 6.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Del Monte stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte (FDP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.08, compared to a current price of $29.22 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.53%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.32 and 67.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. Del Monte's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Del Monte (FDP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.53% 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 Del Monte (FDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.22 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.08.
GuruFocus considers Del Monte to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FDP:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.53% (60% below median its 10-year median of 6.32)
GF Value™: $30.08 vs. price of $29.22 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1174 of 1875)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Del Monte Corp is a producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh, packaged, value-added, and canned food products. Its products are sold in multiple countries and are marketed under the DEL MONTE brand and other brands.
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