Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF 56 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 26.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 11.02. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,874 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks better than 94.29% 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. Maple Leaf Foods's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $134 Mil. Maple Leaf Foods's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $514 Mil. Therefore, Maple Leaf Foods's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.9 Med: 11.02 Max: 76.55
Current: 69.33
During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Foods's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 76.55%. The lowest was -33.90%. And the median was 11.02%.
MLFNF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 94.29% of 1874
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.715
vs MLFNF: 69.33
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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.
Maple Leaf Foods Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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.
MLFNF vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods'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 26.14% mean?
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 26.14% 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 11.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #107 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 26.14% is 137% above median its 10-year median of 11.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 26.14% is 238.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #107 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #107 out of 1874 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 26.14% is 238.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.02 vs. the industry median of 7.72, Maple Leaf Foods 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 7.72, based on 1,874 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 26.14% is 238.8% 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 Maple Leaf Foods 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 26.14%, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 11.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.32, compared to a current price of $21.79 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 26.14%, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 11.02 and 238.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 26.14% 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.79 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.32.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 26.14% (137% above median its 10-year median of 11.02)
GF Value™: $14.32 vs. price of $21.79 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 238.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#107 of 1874)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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