Coffee Holding CoJVA +4.09%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.68% as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates JVA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,871 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Coffee Holding Co ranks worse than 58.69% 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. Coffee Holding Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.05 Mil. Coffee Holding Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $28.45 Mil. Therefore, Coffee Holding Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coffee Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JVA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.16 Med: 3.58 Max: 9.52
Current: 5.5
During the past 13 years, Coffee Holding Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 9.52%. The lowest was -15.16%. And the median was 3.58%.
JVA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 58.69% of 1871
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.71
vs JVA: 5.50
Coffee Holding Co (NAS:JVA) 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.
Coffee Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Coffee Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coffee Holding Co'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.
JVA vs COOT, WYGC, STCB: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Coffee Holding Co'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.
Coffee Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coffee Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coffee Holding Co'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.68% mean?
Coffee Holding Co (JVA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.68% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Coffee Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Coffee Holding Co ranks #1098 out of 1871 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Coffee Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Coffee Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.68% is near median its 10-year median of 3.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.71. Coffee Holding Co's value of 3.68% is 52.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coffee Holding Co ranks #1098 out of 1871 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coffee Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coffee Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to COOT and WYGC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Coffee Holding Co ranks #1098 out of 1871 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Coffee Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.71. Coffee Holding Co's value of 3.68% is 52.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 7.71, Coffee Holding Co 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 7.71, based on 1,871 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. Coffee Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.68% is 52.3% 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 Coffee Holding Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coffee Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coffee Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coffee Holding Co (JVA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.03, compared to a current price of $3.57 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 52.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.71. Coffee Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Coffee Holding Co (JVA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.68% as of Apr. 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 Coffee Holding Co (JVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coffee Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.57 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.03.
GuruFocus considers Coffee Holding Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JVA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 3.68% (near median its 10-year median of 3.58)
GF Value™: $4.03 vs. price of $3.57 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1098 of 1871)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coffee Holding Co Inc is engaged in wholesale coffee operations, including manufacturing, roasting, packaging, marketing, and distributing roasted and blended coffees for privately labeled accounts and its brands, and it sells green coffee. The Company also manufactures and sells coffee roasters. Its products include wholesale green coffee, private-label coffee, and branded coffee. The company sells its coffee products throughout the United States, Canada, and certain Asian countries. The group's services are Custom Blending, Food Service Programs, and Private Label Services.
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