Tyson FoodsMEX:TSN 61 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 33.38. GuruFocus rates MEX:TSN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,036.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,969 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tyson Foods ranks worse than 57.59% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Tyson Foods's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tyson Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:TSN'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.52 Med: 33.38 Max: 44.73
Current: 9.34
During the past 13 years, Tyson Foods's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 44.73%. The lowest was -2.52%. And the median was 33.38%.
MEX:TSN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 57.59% of 1969
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs MEX:TSN: 9.34
Tyson Foods's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Tyson Foods ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tyson Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
MEX:TSN vs BG, ADM, CALM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Tyson Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tyson Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tyson Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.85% mean?
Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.85% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Tyson Foods and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 33.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1134 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Tyson Foods' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Tyson Foods' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.85% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 33.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Tyson Foods' value of 14.85% is 23.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1134 out of 1969 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tyson Foods has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tyson Foods' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to BG and ADM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1134 out of 1969 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Tyson Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Tyson Foods' value of 14.85% is 23.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.38 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Tyson Foods 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,969 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tyson Foods's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.85% is 23.9% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Tyson Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tyson Foods's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.85%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 33.38. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,036.66, compared to a current price of MXN1,000.00 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.85%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 33.38 and 23.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Tyson Foods' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.85% 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 (MEX:TSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,000.00 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,036.66.
GuruFocus considers Tyson Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TSN:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 14.85% (56% below median its 10-year median of 33.38)
GF Value™: MXN1,036.66 vs. price of MXN1,000.00 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1134 of 1969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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