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Quantum Foods HoldingsJSE:QFH 76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 7.84. GuruFocus rates JSE:QFH with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,880 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks better than 66.12% 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. Quantum Foods Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R367 Mil. Quantum Foods Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,465 Mil. Therefore, Quantum Foods Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quantum Foods Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:QFH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.74 Med: 7.84 Max: 20.57
Current: 13.06
During the past 12 years, Quantum Foods Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.57%. The lowest was -1.74%. And the median was 7.84%.
JSE:QFH's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 66.12% of 1880
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.845
vs JSE:QFH: 13.06
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.
Quantum Foods Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Quantum Foods Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quantum Foods Holdings'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.
JSE:QFH vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Quantum Foods Holdings'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.
Quantum Foods Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Quantum Foods Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quantum Foods Holdings'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 (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 14.90% mean?
Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.90% 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 Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 7.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #637 out of 1880 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Quantum Foods Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.90% is 90% above median its 10-year median of 7.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.85. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 14.90% is 89.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #637 out of 1880 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quantum Foods Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Foods Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #637 out of 1880 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Quantum Foods Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.85. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 14.90% is 89.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.84 vs. the industry median of 7.85, Quantum Foods Holdings 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 7.85, based on 1,880 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. Quantum Foods Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.90% is 89.9% 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 Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quantum Foods Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.90%, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 7.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.39, compared to a current price of R8.99 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.90%, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 7.84 and 89.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.85. Quantum Foods Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.90% 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R8.99 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.39.
GuruFocus considers Quantum Foods Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:QFH:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.90% (90% above median its 10-year median of 7.84)
GF Value™: R8.39 vs. price of R8.99 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#637 of 1880)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:QFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd is a food manufacturing company. It is engaged in the feeds and poultry business, providing animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The company's segments include Eggs, Farming, Animal feeds, and other African countries. Quantum Foods comprises eggs, broiler and layer farming, and animal feeds in South Africa. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Animal feeds.
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