Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF +0.97%56 ROA % is 5.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks better than 89.85% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Maple Leaf Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $134 Mil.
Maple Leaf Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,586 Mil. Therefore, Maple Leaf Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.06 Med: 2.78 Max: 13.59
Current: 13.16
During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Foods's highest ROA % was 13.59%. The lowest was -7.06%. And the median was 2.78%.
MLFNF's ROA % is ranked better than 89.85% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.275
vs MLFNF: 13.16
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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.
Maple Leaf Foods ROA % Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf 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, Maple Leaf 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.
Maple Leaf Foods ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a ROA % of 5.19% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #202 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' ROA % too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current ROA % of 5.19% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 2.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.28. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 5.19% is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #202 out of 1990 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' ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #202 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.28. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 5.19% is 58.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 3.28, 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 ROA % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.28, 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current ROA % of 5.19% is 58.5% 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current ROA % is 5.19%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 2.78. 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 $14.71, compared to a current price of $21.79 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.19%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 58.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.28. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current ROA % is 5.19% 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 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.71.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
ROA %: 5.19% (87% above median its 10-year median of 2.78)
GF Value™: $14.71 vs. price of $21.79 (48.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#202 of 1990)
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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