House Foods GroupHOFJF 78 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.66. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, House Foods Group ranks worse than 67.65% 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. House Foods Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-111 Mil. House Foods Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,573 Mil. Therefore, House Foods Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for House Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HOFJF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.98 Med: 5.72 Max: 7.74
Current: 3.01
During the past 13 years, House Foods Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 7.74%. The lowest was 2.98%. And the median was 5.72%.
HOFJF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 67.65% of 1873
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.72
vs HOFJF: 3.01
House Foods Group (OTCPK:HOFJF) 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.
House Foods Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
House Foods Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for House Foods 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.
HOFJF vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, House Foods 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.
House Foods Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, House Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where House Foods 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 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 -7.03% mean?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -7.03% 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 House Foods Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, House Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.98 to 7.74. According to the industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #1267 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is House Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
House Foods Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.03%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.98 to a high of 7.74. Based on the distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #1267 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #1267 out of 1873 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places House Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Historically, House Foods Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.98 to 7.74 over the past decade. 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. 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 House Foods 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. House Foods Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -7.03%. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.66, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.03%. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.03% 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.66.
Key valuation signals for HOFJF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -7.03%
GF Value™: $16.66 vs. price of $19.36 (16.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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