SaputoSAPIF -2.72%55 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 29.91. GuruFocus rates SAPIF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Saputo ranks better than 80.89% 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. Saputo's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $297 Mil. Saputo's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,382 Mil. Therefore, Saputo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saputo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SAPIF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.78 Med: 29.91 Max: 57.26
Current: 20.66
During the past 13 years, Saputo's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 57.26%. The lowest was -5.78%. And the median was 29.91%.
SAPIF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 80.89% of 1873
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.72
vs SAPIF: 20.66
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.
Saputo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Saputo Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saputo'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.
SAPIF vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Saputo'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.
Saputo Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saputo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saputo'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 12.48% mean?
Saputo (SAPIF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.48% 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 Saputo and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 29.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Saputo ranks #358 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Saputo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Saputo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.48% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 29.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Saputo's value of 12.48% is 61.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saputo ranks #358 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saputo has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saputo's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Saputo ranks #358 out of 1873 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Saputo in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Saputo's value of 12.48% is 61.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.91 vs. the industry median of 7.72, Saputo 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 1,873 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. Saputo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.48% is 61.7% 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 Saputo 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. Saputo's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.48%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 29.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saputo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saputo (SAPIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.78, compared to a current price of $29.32 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.48%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 29.91 and 61.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. Saputo's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Saputo (SAPIF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.48% 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 Saputo (SAPIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saputo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.32 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.78.
GuruFocus considers Saputo to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAPIF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 12.48% (58% below median its 10-year median of 29.91)
GF Value™: $20.78 vs. price of $29.32 (41.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#358 of 1873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAPIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saputo Inc produces, markets, and distributes dairy products, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. The Company is a cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a dairy processor in Australia, a cheese producer and extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products manufacturer in the USA, and a manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads in the UK. Its cheese products are sold under various brand names, including Saputo, Armstrong, Alexis de Portneuf, Bari, Cogruet, DuVillage 1860, Kingsey, and Shepherd Gourmet Dairy. The Company operates through four divisions: Canada Sector, USA Sector, International Sector, and Europe Sector, with the USA Sector generating the maximum revenue.
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