The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) ROE %: -14.38% (As of May. 2026)

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STU:76L The Simply Good Foods Co STU:76L
63 GF Score
Price €9.66
GF Value €33.32
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The Simply Good Foods Co ROE %?

The Simply Good Foods Co STU:76L -8.60% 63 ROE % is -14.38% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:76L with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,925 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks worse than 87.32% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €-178 Mil. The Simply Good Foods Co's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €1,237 Mil. Therefore, The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -14.38%.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Simply Good Foods Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:76L' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.99   Med: 7.68   Max: 11.6
Current: -11.99

During the past 9 years, The Simply Good Foods Co's highest ROE % was 11.60%. The lowest was -11.99%. And the median was 7.68%.

STU:76L's ROE % is ranked worse than
87.32% of 1925 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.78 vs STU:76L: -11.99

The Simply Good Foods Co  (STU:76L) 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:

ROE %(Q: May. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-177.952/1237.1515
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-177.952 / 1222.308)*(1222.308 / 1781.899)*(1781.899 / 1237.1515)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-14.56 %*0.686*1.4403
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-9.99 %*1.4403
=-14.38 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: May. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-177.952/1237.1515
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-177.952 / -188.096) * (-188.096 / 110.032) * (110.032 / 1222.308) * (1222.308 / 1781.899) * (1781.899 / 1237.1515)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.9461 * -1.7095 * 9 % * 0.686 * 1.4403
=-14.38 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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.


The Simply Good Foods Co ROE % Related Terms


The Simply Good Foods Co ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Simply Good Foods Co'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.

The Simply Good Foods Co ROE % Chart

The Simply Good Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 3.52 8.82 8.56 8.40 5.71

The Simply Good Foods Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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STU:76L vs SENEA, HLF, JBSS: ROE % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods Co'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.


The Simply Good Foods Co ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co's ROE % falls into.


STU:76L
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The Simply Good Foods Co ROE % Calculation

The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=89.004/( (1566.83+1552.07)/ 2 )
=89.004/1559.45
=5.71 %

The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: May. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Feb. 2026 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-177.952/( (1260.392+1213.911)/ 2 )
=-177.952/1237.1515
=-14.38 %

* 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 (May. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of -14.38% mean?
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) has a ROE % of -14.38% as of May. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #1681 out of 1925 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's ROE % too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current ROE % is -14.38%. Based on the distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #1681 out of 1925 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's ROE % compare to SENEA and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #1681 out of 1925 companies for ROE %. This places The Simply Good Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.78. 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 6.78, based on 1,925 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. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Simply Good Foods Co's current ROE % is -14.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.32, compared to a current price of €9.66 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -14.38%. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L), the current ROE % is -14.38% as of May. 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 Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.66 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.32. GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:76L:

  • ROE %: -14.38%
  • GF Value™: €33.32 vs. price of €9.66 (71% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:76L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Simply Good Foods Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SMPL:USAS2MP34:Brazil
Address 1225, 17th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
63GF Score

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