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Acadian Asset ManagementAAMI -0.58%79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 13.60. GuruFocus rates AAMI with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 79/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $42.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,633 Asset Management companies, Acadian Asset Management ranks better than 75.32% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Acadian Asset Management's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $97.2 Mil. Acadian Asset Management's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $675.9 Mil. Therefore, Acadian Asset Management's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acadian Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
AAMI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 13.6 Max: 80.69
Current: 12.41
During the past 13 years, Acadian Asset Management's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 80.69%. The lowest was 0.40%. And the median was 13.60%.
AAMI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 75.32% of 1633
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.24
vs AAMI: 12.41
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companyÂ’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companyÂ’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Acadian Asset Management Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Acadian Asset Management Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acadian Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
AAMI vs APAM, PTY, GDV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Acadian Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Acadian Asset Management Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Acadian Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.38% mean?
Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.38% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.60. Over the past decade, Acadian Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.40 to 80.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #403 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Acadian Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Acadian Asset Management's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.38% is near median its 10-year median of 13.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 80.69. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Acadian Asset Management's value of 14.38% is 239.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #403 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acadian Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APAM and PTY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #403 out of 1633 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Acadian Asset Management in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Acadian Asset Management's value of 14.38% is 239.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Acadian Asset Management's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.40 to 80.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.60 vs. the industry median of 4.24, Acadian Asset Management has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Asset Management companies is 4.24, based on 1,633 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acadian Asset Management's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.38% is 239.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadian Asset Management's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.35, compared to a current price of $82.79 — trading 95.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.60 and 239.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.24. Acadian Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadian Asset Management (AAMI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.38% as of Mar. 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 Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.79 is trading 95.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.35.
GuruFocus considers Acadian Asset Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAMI:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 14.38% (near median its 10-year median of 13.60)
GF Value™: $42.35 vs. price of $82.79 (95.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 239.2% above the Asset Management median (#403 of 1633)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadian Asset Management Inc is a holding company that operates a systematic investment management business through its subsidiary, that offers institutional investors across the globe access to a diversified array of systematic investment strategies designed to meet a range of risk and return objectives.
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