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Tootsie Roll IndustriesTR -0.93%78 ROA % is 5.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 7.42. GuruFocus rates TR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,993 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks better than 77.57% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Tootsie Roll Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $70.6 Mil.
Tootsie Roll Industries's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,250.9 Mil. Therefore, Tootsie Roll Industries's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tootsie Roll Industries's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.01 Med: 7.42 Max: 8.74
Current: 8.23
During the past 13 years, Tootsie Roll Industries's highest ROA % was 8.74%. The lowest was 6.01%. And the median was 7.42%.
TR's ROA % is ranked better than 77.57% of 1993
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs TR: 8.23
Tootsie Roll Industries (NYSE:TR) 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.
* 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 Confectioners subindustry, Tootsie Roll Industries'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.
Tootsie Roll Industries ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tootsie Roll Industries's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tootsie Roll Industries'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.
Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) has a ROA % of 5.65% 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 Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 7.42. Over the past decade, Tootsie Roll Industries' ROA % has ranged from 6.01 to 8.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #447 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries' ROA % too high?
Tootsie Roll Industries' current ROA % of 5.65% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 7.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.01 to a high of 8.74. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.29. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 5.65% is 71.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #447 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tootsie Roll Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tootsie Roll Industries' ROA % compare to SOWG and RMCF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #447 out of 1993 companies for ROA %. This places Tootsie Roll Industries in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.29. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 5.65% is 71.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Tootsie Roll Industries' own ROA % has ranged from 6.01 to 8.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.42 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Tootsie Roll Industries 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 3.29, based on 1,993 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. Tootsie Roll Industries's current ROA % of 5.65% is 71.7% 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 Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tootsie Roll Industries's current ROA % is 5.65%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 7.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.55, compared to a current price of $37.67 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.65%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 7.42 and 71.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.29. Tootsie Roll Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR), the current ROA % is 5.65% 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.67 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.55.
GuruFocus considers Tootsie Roll Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TR:
ROA %: 5.65% (24% below median its 10-year median of 7.42)
GF Value™: $31.55 vs. price of $37.67 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#447 of 1993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc manufactures and sells confectionery products. Notable varieties include Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies, Andes, Dubble Bubble, Razzles among others. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors and directly to retail stores. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and rest from Canada, Mexico and other regions.
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