Fonterra Co-operative GroupNZSE:FCG -0.46%66 ROA % is 7.77% as of Jan. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FCG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks better than 64.47% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Fonterra Co-operative Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$1,500 Mil.
Fonterra Co-operative Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$19,305 Mil. Therefore, Fonterra Co-operative Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 7.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fonterra Co-operative Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:FCG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18 Med: 4.05 Max: 8.44
Current: 5.6
During the past 13 years, Fonterra Co-operative Group's highest ROA % was 8.44%. The lowest was -3.18%. And the median was 4.05%.
NZSE:FCG's ROA % is ranked better than 64.47% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs NZSE:FCG: 5.60
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) 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 (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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.
* 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, Fonterra Co-operative Group'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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has a ROA % of 7.77% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 4.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #707 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's ROA % too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current ROA % of 7.77% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.25. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 7.77% is 139.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #707 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #707 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This puts Fonterra Co-operative Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 7.77% is 139.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Fonterra Co-operative Group 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. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current ROA % of 7.77% is 139.4% 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group 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. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current ROA % is 7.77%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.95, compared to a current price of NZ$4.33 — trading 46.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.77%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 139.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.25. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG), the current ROA % is 7.77% as of Jan. 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$4.33 is trading 46.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.95.
GuruFocus considers Fonterra Co-operative Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:FCG:
ROA %: 7.77% (92% above median its 10-year median of 4.05)
GF Value™: NZ$2.95 vs. price of NZ$4.33 (46.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 139.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#707 of 1990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:FCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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