International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) ROA %: -2.51% (As of Jun. 2026)

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BSP:MEAL3 International Meal Co Alimentacao SA BSP:MEAL3
48 GF Score
Price R$0.66
GF Value R$1.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is International Meal Co Alimentacao ROA %?

International Meal Co Alimentacao BSP:MEAL3 48 ROA % is -2.51% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:MEAL3 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks worse than 82.47% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. International Meal Co Alimentacao's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$-51 Mil. International Meal Co Alimentacao's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$2,025 Mil. Therefore, International Meal Co Alimentacao's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.51%.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:MEAL3' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.42   Med: -2.79   Max: 2.46
Current: -7.41

During the past 13 years, International Meal Co Alimentacao's highest ROA % was 2.46%. The lowest was -17.42%. And the median was -2.79%.

BSP:MEAL3's ROA % is ranked worse than
82.47% of 365 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs BSP:MEAL3: -7.41

International Meal Co Alimentacao  (BSP:MEAL3) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-50.92/2025.296
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-50.92 / 1679.296)*(1679.296 / 2025.296)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-3.03 %*0.8292
=-2.51 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


International Meal Co Alimentacao ROA % Related Terms


International Meal Co Alimentacao ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROA % 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.

International Meal Co Alimentacao ROA % Chart

International Meal Co Alimentacao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.82 2.46 -2.88 -2.76 -5.84

International Meal Co Alimentacao Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.06 -4.53 -8.87 -13.62 -2.51

BSP:MEAL3 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: ROA % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.


International Meal Co Alimentacao ROA % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROA % falls into.


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International Meal Co Alimentacao ROA % Calculation

International Meal Co Alimentacao's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-148.968/( (2796.869+2305.789)/ 2 )
=-148.968/2551.329
=-5.84 %

International Meal Co Alimentacao's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-50.92/( (2046.843+2003.749)/ 2 )
=-50.92/2025.296
=-2.51 %

* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -2.51% mean?
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) has a ROA % of -2.51% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #301 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROA % too high?
International Meal Co Alimentacao's current ROA % is -2.51%. Based on the distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #301 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Meal Co Alimentacao has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROA % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #301 out of 365 companies for ROA %. This places International Meal Co Alimentacao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.07. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Restaurants company?
The median ROA % among Restaurants companies is 2.07, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROA % is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current ROA % is -2.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.49, compared to a current price of R$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -2.51%. International Meal Co Alimentacao's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3), the current ROA % is -2.51% as of Jun. 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.49. GuruFocus considers International Meal Co Alimentacao to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MEAL3:

  • ROA %: -2.51%
  • GF Value™: R$1.49 vs. price of R$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MEAL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


International Meal Co Alimentacao Business Description

Address Avenida das Nacoes Unidas, 4.777, 12th Floor, Jardim Universidade Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 5477902
International Meal Co Alimentacao SA is a Brazil-based company principally engaged in the sale of food and beverages to restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, cafes on motorways, airports, shopping malls, and airline catering services. It also subleases stores and spaces for promotional and commercial purposes in its store chain, upon the sale of fuel, and provides general services related to these segments. The company operates in five segments: Shopping malls, Airports, Highways, the United States of America (USA), and Others. Some of its brands are Viena, Olive Garden, Margaritaville, KFC Brazil, and Pizza Hut Brazil. Its geographical segments are Brazil, The Caribbean, and the USA.
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