Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Food Confectioners
EV/EBITDA
↓
21.43
+6% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.27
30Y Low9.2·High59.5
P/FCF
↓
28.28
↓-19% vs avg
5yr avg: 34.72
30Y Low12.1·High96.6
P/B Ratio
↓
2.81
-1% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.85
30Y Low1.8·High4.6
ROE
↑
11.0%
↓+8% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.2%
30Y Low6%·High18%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.11
↓-14% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.13
30Y Low0.1·High0.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
TR Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. trades at 26.5x earnings, 9% below its 5-year average of 29.2x, sitting at the 57th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.8x, the stock trades at a premium of 41%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 28.3x P/FCF, 19% below the 5-year average of 34.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.2B | $2.1B | $2.7B | $2.2B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $1.9B | $2.0B | $2.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.6B | $2.6B | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.6B | $2.1B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $2.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 26.45 | 26.74 | 25.08 | 23.81 | 36.37 | 34.09 | 30.57 | 31.34 | 33.68 | 25.07 | 32.64 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.72 | 3.65 | 3.01 | 2.76 | 3.90 | 3.92 | 3.84 | 3.88 | 3.67 | 3.93 | 4.21 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.81 | 2.84 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 3.43 | 2.91 | 2.37 | 2.69 | 2.54 | 2.78 | 3.09 |
| P/FCF | 28.28 | 27.72 | 17.98 | 31.32 | 55.08 | 41.50 | 31.86 | 25.58 | 25.97 | 77.60 | 26.63 |
| P/OCF | 20.86 | 20.45 | 15.65 | 22.45 | 37.22 | 26.21 | 24.20 | 20.41 | 18.87 | 47.49 | 22.28 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
TR EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 21.4x EBITDA, 6% above its 5-year average of 20.3x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 95% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.49 | 2.83 | 2.68 | 3.85 | 3.76 | 3.50 | 3.64 | 3.47 | 3.76 | 4.00 |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.43 | 20.99 | 17.27 | 17.19 | 20.57 | 25.33 | 21.59 | 21.78 | 20.20 | 21.84 | 18.81 |
| EV / EBIT | 25.40 | 18.57 | 16.09 | 17.17 | 26.89 | 25.01 | 21.59 | 22.38 | 24.54 | 23.05 | 21.27 |
| EV / FCF | — | 26.54 | 16.95 | 30.43 | 54.26 | 39.83 | 29.08 | 23.97 | 24.57 | 74.24 | 25.28 |
TR Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. earns an operating margin of 14.0%, above the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.5%. ROE of 11.0% is modest. ROIC of 9.8% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.7%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 35.5% | 35.5% | 35.0% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 34.9% | 36.2% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 37.0% | 38.2% |
| Operating Margin | 14.0% | 14.0% | 13.9% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 13.1% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 17.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.0% | 15.6% | 13.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.6% | 7.7% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| ROA | 8.3% | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.7% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| ROIC | 9.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| ROCE | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 10.6% | 11.9% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 8.0% | 8.2% | 10.8% |
TR Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.1x, which is very conservative (97% below the sector average of 3.5x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $128M exceeds total debt of $14M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 308.0x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.12 | -0.14 | -0.07 | -0.05 | -0.12 | -0.21 | -0.17 | -0.14 | -0.12 | -0.16 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.93 | -0.93 | -1.05 | -0.50 | -0.31 | -1.06 | -2.06 | -1.47 | -1.16 | -0.99 | -1.00 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -1.18 | -1.03 | -0.89 | -0.82 | -1.67 | -2.78 | -1.61 | -1.41 | -3.36 | -1.35 |
| Interest Coverage | 308.02 | 308.02 | 250.26 | 356.77 | 944.66 | 1864.67 | 466.01 | 389.20 | 405.45 | 588.23 | 933.50 |
Net cash position: cash ($128M) exceeds total debt ($14M)
TR Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s current ratio of 3.27x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.50x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 3.59x to 3.27x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.27 | 3.27 | 3.82 | 3.59 | 3.43 | 3.36 | 4.58 | 4.44 | 4.95 | 4.25 | 4.71 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.93 | 2.59 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 3.73 | 3.70 | 4.06 | 3.39 | 3.80 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.80 | 1.80 | 2.23 | 1.81 | 1.66 | 1.82 | 2.98 | 3.01 | 3.03 | 2.16 | 2.94 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.71 | 0.67 | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.57 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.28 | 6.28 | 6.06 | 5.40 | 5.39 | 6.69 | 5.05 | 5.59 | 6.07 | 5.97 | 5.60 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 27.00 | 25.56 | 30.71 | 33.40 | 37.63 | 34.95 | 33.56 | 37.08 | 46.22 | 32.40 |
TR Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. returns 1.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.0% dividend yield and 0.2% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 26.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 26.1% | 26.1% | 29.4% | 27.3% | 32.4% | 36.9% | 40.4% | 36.1% | 40.4% | 28.0% | 33.0% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| FCF Yield | 3.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $73M | $73M | $72M | $73M | $74M | $75M | $76M | $74M | $75M | $76M |
Peer Comparison
Compare TR with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TRYou | $3B | 26.5 | 21.4 | 28.3 | 35.5% | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 0.1 |
 HSY | $35B | 39.8 | 27.2 | 20.0 | 33.3% | 12.1% | 18.9% | 11.5% | 3.7 |
 MDLZ | $77B | 31.8 | 19.6 | 23.9 | 28.0% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 4.5 |
 SFM | $8B | 15.2 | 9.3 | 16.2 | 37.1% | 7.8% | 38.4% | 17.8% | 2.0 |
 RMCF | $12M | -2.7 | — | — | 10.2% | -13.0% | -74.7% | -21.2% | — |
 CPB | $6B | 10.5 | 7.5 | 8.9 | 30.4% | 13.2% | 15.6% | 9.1% | 4.0 |
 GIS | $18B | 8.2 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 34.6% | 17.0% | 24.3% | 10.6% | 4.0 |
 K | $29B | 21.5 | 15.5 | 25.6 | 36.9% | 14.7% | 37.0% | 14.7% | 2.8 |
 SJM | $12B | -85.3 | 33.0 | 10.2 | 33.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% | 2.1% | 12.4 |
 THS | $1B | 47.9 | 10.9 | 11.6 | 16.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 6.3 |
 ADM | $36B | 33.7 | 16.7 | 8.6 | 6.3% | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.2 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 15.3 | 40.8% | 3.5% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 3.5 |
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TR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TR stock.
What is Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 26.5x. The historical average is 26.5x. This places it at the 57th percentile of its historical range.
What is Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 21.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 17.9x.
What is Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s ROE?
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 11.0%. The historical average is 11.0%.
Is TR stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 26.5x. This is at the 57th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.99% with a payout ratio of 26.1%.
What are Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s profit margins?
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. has 35.5% gross margin and 14.0% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. have?
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.