Tyson FoodsWBO:TSN +1.46%76 ROA % is 2.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 6.71. GuruFocus rates WBO:TSN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.72. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tyson Foods ranks worse than 64.87% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Tyson Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €900 Mil.
Tyson Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €30,589 Mil. Therefore, Tyson Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tyson Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:TSN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.77 Med: 6.71 Max: 10.39
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, Tyson Foods's highest ROA % was 10.39%. The lowest was -1.77%. And the median was 6.71%.
WBO:TSN's ROA % is ranked worse than 64.87% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs WBO:TSN: 1.25
Tyson Foods (WBO:TSN) 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.
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Tyson Foods ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tyson 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 Farm Products subindustry, Tyson 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.
Tyson Foods ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tyson Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tyson 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.
Tyson Foods (WBO:TSN) has a ROA % of 2.94% 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 Tyson Foods and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 6.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1291 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Tyson Foods' ROA % too high?
Tyson Foods' current ROA % of 2.94% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.25. Tyson Foods' value of 2.94% is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1291 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tyson Foods has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tyson Foods' ROA % compare to BG and ADM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1291 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Tyson Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. Tyson Foods' value of 2.94% is 9.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.71 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Tyson Foods has consistently been below 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. Tyson Foods's current ROA % of 2.94% is 9.4% below 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 Tyson 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. Tyson Foods's current ROA % is 2.94%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 6.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tyson Foods stock overvalued right now?
Tyson Foods (WBO:TSN) has a current ROA % of 2.94%. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.72, compared to a current price of €51.54 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.94%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.71 and 9.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.25. Tyson Foods' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Tyson Foods (WBO:TSN), the current ROA % is 2.94% 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 Tyson Foods (WBO:TSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €51.54 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €52.72.
Key valuation signals for WBO:TSN:
ROA %: 2.94% (56% below median its 10-year median of 6.71)
GF Value™: €52.72 vs. price of €51.54 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1291 of 1990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:TSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, composing about 40% and 30% of sales, respectively. Prepared foods constituted 18% of fiscal 2025 sales and include brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and Sara Lee. However, most of these are in product categories rife with competition where Tyson does not have a massive market share lead. Tyson sells some products overseas, but the international segment accounts for just 4% of total revenue. The company is an active acquirer, with more recent years' purchases focused on international and food-service markets.
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