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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP3,809 Mil.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP95,824 Mil. Therefore, Industrias Productos Alimenticios's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.97%.
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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios ROA % Related Terms
Industrias Productos Alimenticios ROA % Historical 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Industrias Productos Alimenticios's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) has a ROA % of 3.97% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #717 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios' ROA % too high?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios' current ROA % of 3.97% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.54. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.29. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 3.97% is 20.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #717 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias Productos Alimenticios has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias Productos Alimenticios' ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #717 out of 1993 companies for ROA %. This puts Industrias Productos Alimenticios in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.29. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 3.97% is 20.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current ROA % of 3.97% is 20.7% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current ROA % is 3.97%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP1,325.97, compared to a current price of CLP1,210.50 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.97%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 20.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.29. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL), the current ROA % is 3.97% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,210.50 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP1,325.97.
GuruFocus considers Industrias Productos Alimenticios to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:IPAL:
ROA %: 3.97% (12% above median its 10-year median of 3.54)
GF Value™: CLP1,325.97 vs. price of CLP1,210.50 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#717 of 1993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IPAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Business Description
Industrias Productos Alimenticios SA is a Chile based firm. It manufactures and markets food products. Its product portfolio comprises of traditional cereal, breakfast cereal, adult cereal, soups, creams, individual soups, broths and thick soups.
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