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Jamaica Producers GroupXJAM:JP +0.59%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 11.17. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD19.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Jamaica Producers Group ranks worse than 66.78% 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. Jamaica Producers Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD1,901.3 Mil. Jamaica Producers Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD39,992.0 Mil. Therefore, Jamaica Producers Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jamaica Producers Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:JP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37 Med: 11.17 Max: 57.25
Current: 5.87
During the past 13 years, Jamaica Producers Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 57.25%. The lowest was 4.37%. And the median was 11.17%.
XJAM:JP's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 66.78% of 301
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 10.96
vs XJAM:JP: 5.87
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) 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.
Jamaica Producers Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Jamaica Producers Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jamaica Producers 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.
Jamaica Producers Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XJAM:JP vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Jamaica Producers 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.
Jamaica Producers Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Producers Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Producers 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 four times the quarterly (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 4.75% mean?
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.75% 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 Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 11.17. Over the past decade, Jamaica Producers Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.37 to 57.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #201 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Jamaica Producers Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Jamaica Producers Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.75% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 11.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 57.25. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 4.75% is 56.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #201 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jamaica Producers Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Producers Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #201 out of 301 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Jamaica Producers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 4.75% is 56.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Jamaica Producers Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.37 to 57.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.17 vs. the industry median of 10.96, Jamaica Producers Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 10.96, based on 301 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. Jamaica Producers Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.75% is 56.7% 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 Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Producers Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.75%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 11.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Producers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD19.63, compared to a current price of JMD22.31 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.75%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 11.17 and 56.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 10.96. Jamaica Producers Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.75% 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD22.31 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD19.63.
GuruFocus considers Jamaica Producers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:JP:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.75% (57% below median its 10-year median of 11.17)
GF Value™: JMD19.63 vs. price of JMD22.31 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#201 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd is engaged in land and property management, treasury investments, and the provision of services to its subsidiaries and associates. Through its associate, the company maintains business interests in four key segments: property and infrastructure, specialty foods, global services (including shipping, logistics, and port terminal operations) and financial services. It acquires, holds and manages business interests in Property and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Global Services, and Specialty Food and Drink.
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