Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) ROCE %: 16.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSGO:IPAL Industrias Productos Alimenticios SA XSGO:IPAL
75 GF Score
Price CLP1,210.50
GF Value CLP1,325.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Industrias Productos Alimenticios ROCE %?

Industrias Productos Alimenticios XSGO:IPAL 75 ROCE % is 16.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:IPAL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP1,325.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.24%.

Industrias Productos Alimenticios  (XSGO:IPAL) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Industrias Productos Alimenticios ROCE % Related Terms

Industrias Productos Alimenticios ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Industrias Productos Alimenticios's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Industrias Productos Alimenticios ROCE % Chart

Industrias Productos Alimenticios Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Industrias Productos Alimenticios Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Industrias Productos Alimenticios ROCE % Calculation

Industrias Productos Alimenticios's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=7593.87/( ( (92830.353 - 35073.635) + (99092.438 - 34275.035) )/ 2 )
=7593.87/( (57756.718+64817.403)/ 2 )
=7593.87/61287.0605
=12.39 %

Industrias Productos Alimenticios's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=10791.448/( ( (99092.438 - 34275.035) + (92555.455 - 24471.181) )/ 2 )
=10791.448/( ( 64817.403 + 68084.274 )/ 2 )
=10791.448/66450.8385
=16.24 %

(1) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 16.24% mean?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) has a ROCE % of 16.24% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios' ROCE % too high?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios' current ROCE % is 16.24%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.79. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 16.24% is 84.8% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios' ROCE % of 16.24% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.79. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 16.24% is 84.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.79, based on 1,941 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current ROCE % of 16.24% is 84.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current ROCE % is 16.24%. 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 ROCE % is 16.24% and 84.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.79. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL), the current ROCE % is 16.24% 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:

  • ROCE %: 16.24%
  • GF Value™: CLP1,325.97 vs. price of CLP1,210.50 (8.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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

Address Maria Luisa Etchart Norte 21201, Izarra de Lo Aguirre Pudahuel, Santiago, CHL
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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