FreshpetFRPT -1.22%74 ROE % is 15.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRPT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $103.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,915 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Freshpet ranks better than 81.51% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Freshpet's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $194 Mil. Freshpet's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,235 Mil. Therefore, Freshpet's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freshpet's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRPT'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.79 Med: -3.19 Max: 17.36
Current: 17.36
During the past 13 years, Freshpet's highest ROE % was 17.36%. The lowest was -6.79%. And the median was -3.19%.
FRPT's ROE % is ranked better than 81.51% of 1915
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs FRPT: 17.36
Freshpet (NAS:FRPT) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Freshpet ROE % Related Terms
Freshpet ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freshpet's ROE % 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Freshpet's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Freshpet ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Freshpet's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freshpet's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Freshpet (FRPT) has a ROE % of 15.71% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Freshpet and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Freshpet ranks #354 out of 1915 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Freshpet's ROE % too high?
Freshpet's current ROE % is 15.71%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROE % is 6.75. Freshpet's value of 15.71% is 132.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freshpet ranks #354 out of 1915 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Freshpet has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freshpet's ROE % compare to CENT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Freshpet ranks #354 out of 1915 companies for ROE %. This places Freshpet in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.75. Freshpet's value of 15.71% is 132.7% 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 ROE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.75, based on 1,915 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Freshpet's current ROE % of 15.71% is 132.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Freshpet and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freshpet's current ROE % is 15.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freshpet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshpet (FRPT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $103.46, compared to a current price of $52.74 — trading 49% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 15.71% and 132.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.75. Freshpet's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freshpet (FRPT), the current ROE % is 15.71% 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 Freshpet (FRPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshpet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.74 is trading 49% below its estimated GF Value™ of $103.46.
GuruFocus considers Freshpet to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRPT:
ROE %: 15.71%
GF Value™: $103.46 vs. price of $52.74 (49% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#354 of 1915)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Freshpet produces and sells premium fresh pet food through its company-owned refrigerators placed in grocery, mass and club, pet specialty, and natural stores. Freshpet primarily targets dogs (likely representing well north of 90% of sales), with cats and treats nascent contributors. Geographically, the company's home US market, where all its food is produced, accounts for nearly all of sales, with exports to Canada, the United Kingdom, and other European countries being very small contributors.
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