Hershey Co (HSY) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: 48.2%

Hershey Co (HSY) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 48.2% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($2.45 Billion) from net assets ($4.73 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See Hershey Co short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Tangible NW Ratio

48.2%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

$4.73 Billion
USD

Intangible Assets

$2.45 Billion
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

$13.84 Billion
USD

Hershey Co Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1985–2025)

This chart shows how Hershey Co's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 48.2%, reflecting net assets of $4.73 Billion with intangible assets of $2.45 Billion USD. See defensive interval ratio of Hershey Co to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Hershey Co (1985–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Hershey Co from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Hershey Co stock valuation.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (USD) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2025 46.6% $4.64 Billion $2.48 Billion $13.74 Billion ▼ -5.9 pp
2024 52.5% $4.71 Billion $2.24 Billion $12.95 Billion ▲ +7.1 pp
2023 45.4% $4.10 Billion $2.24 Billion $11.90 Billion ▲ +5.0 pp
2022 40.4% $3.30 Billion $1.97 Billion $10.95 Billion ▲ +14.3 pp
2021 26.1% $2.76 Billion $2.04 Billion $10.41 Billion ▼ -16.0 pp
2020 42.1% $2.24 Billion $1.30 Billion $9.13 Billion ▲ +19.0 pp
2019 23.1% $1.74 Billion $1.34 Billion $8.14 Billion ▲ +14.0 pp
2018 9.2% $1.41 Billion $1.28 Billion $7.70 Billion ▼ -39.9 pp
2017 49.1% $931.57 Million $474.04 Million $5.55 Billion ▲ +8.6 pp
2016 40.5% $827.69 Million $492.74 Million $5.52 Billion ▼ -23.3 pp
2015 63.8% $1.05 Billion $379.31 Million $5.34 Billion ▼ -16.9 pp
2014 80.7% $1.53 Billion $294.84 Million $5.63 Billion ▼ -7.2 pp
2013 87.9% $1.62 Billion $195.24 Million $5.36 Billion ▲ +8.4 pp
2012 79.5% $1.05 Billion $214.71 Million $4.75 Billion ▼ -7.7 pp
2011 87.2% $872.65 Million $111.91 Million $4.41 Billion ▲ +0.3 pp
2010 86.9% $937.60 Million $123.08 Million $4.27 Billion ▲ +3.4 pp
2009 83.5% $760.34 Million $125.52 Million $3.68 Billion ▲ +15.1 pp
2008 68.3% $349.94 Million $110.77 Million $3.63 Billion ▼ -6.7 pp
2007 75.0% $623.52 Million $155.86 Million $4.25 Billion ▼ -4.5 pp
2006 79.5% $683.42 Million $140.31 Million $4.16 Billion ▼ -6.6 pp
2005 86.0% $1.02 Billion $142.63 Million $4.30 Billion ▼ -2.5 pp
2004 88.5% $1.09 Billion $125.23 Million $3.80 Billion ▲ +21.9 pp
2003 66.6% $1.28 Billion $427.47 Million $3.58 Billion ▼ -2.9 pp
2002 69.5% $1.37 Billion $418.35 Million $3.48 Billion ▲ +6.9 pp
2001 62.6% $1.15 Billion $429.13 Million $3.25 Billion ▲ +3.0 pp
2000 59.6% $1.18 Billion $474.45 Million $3.45 Billion ▲ +0.6 pp
1999 59.0% $1.10 Billion $450.20 Million $3.35 Billion ▲ +9.9 pp
1998 49.1% $1.04 Billion $530.50 Million $3.40 Billion ▲ +13.8 pp
1997 35.3% $852.80 Million $551.80 Million $3.29 Billion ▼ -16.0 pp
1996 51.2% $1.16 Billion $566.00 Million $3.18 Billion ▼ -9.2 pp
1995 60.4% $1.08 Billion $428.70 Million $2.83 Billion ▼ -8.1 pp
1994 68.5% $1.44 Billion $453.60 Million $2.89 Billion ▲ +2.0 pp
1993 66.5% $1.41 Billion $473.40 Million $2.86 Billion ▼ -6.2 pp
1992 72.7% $1.47 Billion $399.80 Million $2.67 Billion ▲ +4.3 pp
1991 68.4% $1.34 Billion $421.70 Million $2.34 Billion ▲ +2.0 pp
1990 66.4% $1.24 Billion $417.60 Million $2.08 Billion ▼ -0.2 pp
1989 66.6% $1.12 Billion $373.40 Million $1.81 Billion ▲ +3.5 pp
1988 63.1% $1.01 Billion $371.30 Million $1.76 Billion ▼ -5.5 pp
1987 68.6% $832.40 Million $261.60 Million $1.65 Billion ▼ -11.0 pp
1986 79.5% $727.90 Million $149.00 Million $1.36 Billion ▼ -11.4 pp
1985 90.9% $727.90 Million $66.20 Million $1.20 Billion
pp = percentage points