Tootsie Roll Industries: Not Interesting At Lindt's Valuation

Tootsie Roll Industries trades at a full valuation near 20x EV/EBITDA, lacking growth drivers or meaningful brand expansion. Falling cocoa prices could deliver a 12% net income boost by late 2026, but sales growth remains limited and volume trends are negative. TR's portfolio is narrow, with little R&D, no significant M&A, and minimal investor communication, relying almost entirely on legacy brands.