The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) ROA %: 3.87% (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Above Median


XSWX:KHC The Kraft Heinz Co XSWX:KHC
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What is The Kraft Heinz Co ROA %?

The Kraft Heinz Co XSWX:KHC 59 ROA % is 3.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 2.23. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KHC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.90. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks worse than 86.13% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. The Kraft Heinz Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,513 Mil. The Kraft Heinz Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF64,885 Mil. Therefore, The Kraft Heinz Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.87%.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Kraft Heinz Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:KHC' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.12   Med: 2.23   Max: 9.1
Current: -6.9

During the past 13 years, The Kraft Heinz Co's highest ROA % was 9.10%. The lowest was -9.12%. And the median was 2.23%.

XSWX:KHC's ROA % is ranked worse than
86.13% of 1990 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.275 vs XSWX:KHC: -6.90

The Kraft Heinz Co  (XSWX:KHC) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=2513.06/64885.0395
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(2513.06 / 19043.212)*(19043.212 / 64885.0395)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=13.2 %*0.2935
=3.87 %

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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The Kraft Heinz Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz Co'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.

The Kraft Heinz Co ROA % Chart

The Kraft Heinz Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.07 2.58 3.04 3.12 -6.48

The Kraft Heinz Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.18 -34.84 2.98 3.19 3.87

XSWX:KHC vs GIS, JBS, HRL: ROA % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co'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.


The Kraft Heinz Co ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co's ROA % falls into.


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The Kraft Heinz Co ROA % Calculation

The Kraft Heinz Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-4658.677/( (78716.689+65175.263)/ 2 )
=-4658.677/71945.976
=-6.48 %

The Kraft Heinz Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=2513.06/( (65175.263+64594.816)/ 2 )
=2513.06/64885.0395
=3.87 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 3.87% mean?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a ROA % of 3.87% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #1714 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's ROA % too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current ROA % of 3.87% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 2.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.28. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 3.87% is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #1714 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's ROA % compare to GIS and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #1714 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.28. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 3.87% is 18.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.23 vs. the industry median of 3.28, The Kraft Heinz Co 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current ROA % of 3.87% is 18.2% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current ROA % is 3.87%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a current ROA % of 3.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.90, compared to a current price of CHF18.39 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.87%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 2.23 and 18.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.28. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC), the current ROA % is 3.87% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF18.39 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.90.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KHC:

  • ROA %: 3.87% (74% above median its 10-year median of 2.23)
  • GF Value™: CHF24.90 vs. price of CHF18.39 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 18.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1714 of 1990)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Kraft Heinz Co Business Description

Address One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15222
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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