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Tootsie Roll Industries Inc (TR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: TR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -1.8% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.33B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 27.62 | 1Y Target Price 19 |
Price to earnings Ratio 27.62 | 1Y Target Price 19 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.43 | 52 Weeks Range 26.47 - 36.15 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 26.47 - 36.15 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.08% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.21 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 12.39% | Operating Margin (TTM) 13.34% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.61% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.39% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 27.62 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2170535987 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.25 |
Enterprise Value 2170535987 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.02 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.78 | Shares Outstanding 41795900 | Shares Floating 21646411 |
Shares Outstanding 41795900 | Shares Floating 21646411 | ||
Percent Insiders 57.68 | Percent Institutions 28.51 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. was founded in 1896 by Leo Hirshfield in New York City. Initially named Sweets Company of America, it later became Tootsie Roll Industries in 1966. The company is known for its iconic Tootsie Roll candy and has grown through strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Confectionery: The primary business segment, focused on manufacturing and selling confectionery products such as Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Charms Blow Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, and other candies.
Leadership and Structure
Ellen R. Gordon serves as Chairman and CEO. The company maintains a relatively lean organizational structure with a focus on operational efficiency.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Tootsie Roll: The company's flagship product. While specific market share data is not readily available, Tootsie Rolls are a widely recognized and consumed candy. Competitors include Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars and Mars's Snickers.
- Tootsie Pop: A lollipop with a Tootsie Roll center. Similar to Tootsie Rolls, market share is not specifically disclosed. Competitors include Charms Blow Pops and Dum Dums.
- Junior Mints: Mint-covered chocolates. Not much public market share information available. Competitors include York Peppermint Patties.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The confectionery industry is a mature market characterized by stable demand and intense competition. Trends include increasing consumer preference for healthier options, seasonal sales spikes, and evolving distribution channels.
Positioning
Tootsie Roll Industries holds a strong position with its well-established brand portfolio and long-standing history. Its competitive advantage lies in its brand recognition and efficient manufacturing processes.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global confectionery market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Tootsie Roll Industries captures a small, but significant, portion of this TAM with its established brands and distribution network.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Established distribution network
- Efficient manufacturing processes
- High brand loyalty
Weaknesses
- Limited product diversification
- Dependence on traditional confectionery products
- Lack of significant innovation
- Limited International Presence
Opportunities
- Expanding into healthier confectionery options
- International market expansion
- Acquiring complementary brands
- Capitalizing on seasonal sales trends
Threats
- Increasing competition from larger confectionery companies
- Rising raw material costs
- Changing consumer preferences towards healthier snacks
- Economic downturns impacting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HSY
- MDLZ
- CAG
Competitive Landscape
Tootsie Roll Industries competes with larger players like Hershey and Mondelez. Its advantage lies in its brand heritage, while disadvantages include its smaller scale and limited product diversification.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Tootsie Roll Industries has experienced steady, but not rapid, growth over the past decades, primarily driven by its established brands.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be moderate, depending on the company's ability to innovate and adapt to changing consumer preferences.
Recent Initiatives: Information on the most recent initiatives are not known, and will change per year.
Summary
Tootsie Roll Industries is a stable company with strong brand recognition, but also faces challenges due to limited product diversification and increasing competition. It has a reliable financial performance, a loyal shareholder base, and steady growth. To remain competitive, Tootsie Roll needs to adapt to evolving consumer preferences, innovate and compete with larger confectionery businesses.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated based on available sources and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-12-30 | Chairman & CEO Ms. Ellen R. Gordon | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Confectioners | Full time employees 2300 | Website https://www.tootsie.com |
Full time employees 2300 | Website https://www.tootsie.com | ||
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells confectionery products in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company sells its products under the Tootsie Roll, Tootsie Fruit Rolls, Frooties, Tootsie Pops, Tootsie Mini Pops, Child's Play, Caramel Apple Pops, Charms, Blow-Pop, Charms Mini Pops, Cella's, Dots, Junior Mints, Charleston Chew, Sugar Daddy, Sugar Babies, Andes, Fluffy Stuff, Dubble Bubble, Razzles, Cry Baby, NIK-L-NIP, and Tutsi Pop trademarks. It sells its products directly to wholesale distributors of candy, and food and groceries; and supermarkets, variety stores, dollar stores, chain grocers, drug chains, discount chains, cooperative grocery associations, mass merchandisers, warehouse and membership club stores, vending machine operators, e-commerce merchants, the United States military, and fund-raising charitable organizations, as well as through food and grocery brokers. Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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