RCL FoodsJSE:RCL 53 ROA % is 7.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates JSE:RCL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of R9.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, RCL Foods ranks better than 66.28% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. RCL Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,363 Mil.
RCL Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R18,552 Mil. Therefore, RCL Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RCL Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:RCL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.2 Med: 3.49 Max: 7.6
Current: 5.95
During the past 13 years, RCL Foods's highest ROA % was 7.60%. The lowest was -4.20%. And the median was 3.49%.
JSE:RCL's ROA % is ranked better than 66.28% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs JSE:RCL: 5.95
RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) 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 banks 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:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
RCL Foods ROA % Related Terms
RCL Foods ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RCL Foods'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, RCL Foods'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.
RCL Foods ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, RCL Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RCL Foods's ROA % 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 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) has a ROA % of 7.35% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on RCL Foods and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, RCL Foods ranks #671 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is RCL Foods' ROA % too high?
RCL Foods' current ROA % of 7.35% is 111% above median its 10-year median of 3.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.25. RCL Foods' value of 7.35% is 126.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RCL Foods ranks #671 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RCL Foods has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RCL Foods' ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, RCL Foods ranks #671 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This puts RCL Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. RCL Foods' value of 7.35% is 126.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 3.25, RCL 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 ROA % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.25, based on 1,990 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. RCL Foods's current ROA % of 7.35% is 126.5% 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 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 RCL Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RCL Foods's current ROA % is 7.35%, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RCL Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R9.08, compared to a current price of R7.85 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.35%, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 126.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.25. RCL Foods' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 RCL Foods (JSE:RCL), the current ROA % is 7.35% 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 RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCL Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R7.85 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R9.08.
GuruFocus considers RCL Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:RCL:
ROA %: 7.35% (111% above median its 10-year median of 3.49)
GF Value™: R9.08 vs. price of R7.85 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 126.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#671 of 1990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:RCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RCL Foods Ltd is a South African food manufacturer that produces Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, Pieman's pies, Number 1 mageu, Sunbake bread, Supreme flour, Selati sugar, Bobtail, and Canine Cuisine dog food, Catmor and Feline Cuisine cat food, and Molatek animal feed, to name a few. It also produces a wide range of speciality and private label products. Its operating segments include Groceries, Baking, and Sugar.
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