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Kerry GroupKRYAF 68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 151.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 111.37. GuruFocus rates KRYAF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,878 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kerry Group ranks better than 95.53% 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. Kerry Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $833 Mil. Kerry Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $552 Mil. Therefore, Kerry Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 151.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kerry Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KRYAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.3 Med: 111.37 Max: 232.2
Current: 119.27
During the past 13 years, Kerry Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 232.20%. The lowest was 99.30%. And the median was 111.37%.
KRYAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 95.53% of 1878
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.78
vs KRYAF: 119.27
Kerry Group (OTCPK:KRYAF) 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.
Kerry Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kerry Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kerry 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.
KRYAF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kerry 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.
Kerry Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kerry Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kerry 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 151.04% mean?
Kerry Group (KRYAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 151.04% 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 Kerry Group and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 111.37. Over the past decade, Kerry Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 99.30 to 232.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #84 out of 1878 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Kerry Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kerry Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 151.04% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 111.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.30 to a high of 232.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78. Kerry Group's value of 151.04% is 1841.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #84 out of 1878 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kerry Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kerry Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #84 out of 1878 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kerry Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78. Kerry Group's value of 151.04% is 1841.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kerry Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 99.30 to 232.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 111.37 vs. the industry median of 7.78, Kerry 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 7.78, based on 1,878 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. Kerry Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 151.04% is 1841.4% 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 Kerry Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kerry Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 151.04%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 111.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kerry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerry Group (KRYAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.55, compared to a current price of $96.00 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 151.04%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 111.37 and 1841.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.78. Kerry Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Kerry Group (KRYAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 151.04% 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 Kerry Group (KRYAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerry Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $96.00 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.55.
GuruFocus considers Kerry Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KRYAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 151.04% (36% above median its 10-year median of 111.37)
GF Value™: $93.55 vs. price of $96.00 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1841.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#84 of 1878)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRYAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kerry Group is a leading taste and ingredient technology company and an innovation partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company has more than 200 locations that supply clients in more than 50 countries. Its taste and nutrition unit earns around 67% of its revenue from developed countries and 33% from the developing world, servicing a wide range of sectors, such as meat, meals, snacks, dairy, drinks, and pharmaceuticals. Kerry has expanded through a combination of organic development and dozens of tuck-in acquisitions.
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