Mondelez InternationalMDLZ +2.03%83 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MDLZ with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,872 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mondelez International ranks better than 99.95% 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. Mondelez International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,240 Mil. Mondelez International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18,068 Mil. Therefore, Mondelez International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mondelez International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MDLZ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
MDLZ's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.95% of 1872
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.715
vs MDLZ: Negative Tangible Equity
Mondelez International (NAS:MDLZ) 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.
Mondelez International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Mondelez International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Mondelez International'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.
Mondelez International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
MDLZ vs HSY, TR, SOWG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Mondelez International'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.
Mondelez International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mondelez International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mondelez International'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 Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Mondelez International (MDLZ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Mondelez International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #1 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Mondelez International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Mondelez International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Based on the distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #1 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mondelez International has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mondelez International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to HSY and TR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #1 out of 1872 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Mondelez International in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. 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 1,872 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 Mondelez International 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. Mondelez International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mondelez International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International (MDLZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.65, compared to a current price of $60.37 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Mondelez International's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Mondelez International (MDLZ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Mondelez International (MDLZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $60.37 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.65.
GuruFocus considers Mondelez International to be Modestly Undervalued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDLZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mondelez has operated independently since its split from the former Kraft Foods North American grocery business in October 2012. The firm is a leading player in the global snack enclave with a presence in the biscuit (48% of sales as of the end of fiscal 2025), chocolate (33%), gum/candy (10%), beverage (3%), and cheese and grocery (6%) aisles. Mondelez's portfolio includes well-known brands like Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Halls, and Cadbury. The firm derives around one-third of its revenue from developing markets, around 40% from Europe, and more than one-fourth from North America.
83GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MDLZ
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MDLZ has been successfully added to your 
