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Blackrock Durationome TrustBLW -0.47%50 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 5.25. GuruFocus rates BLW with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, Blackrock Durationome Trust ranks better than 53.88% 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. Blackrock Durationome Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $46.40 Mil. Blackrock Durationome Trust's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $877.71 Mil. Therefore, Blackrock Durationome Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blackrock Durationome Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BLW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.43 Med: 5.25 Max: 7.95
Current: 5.36
During the past 9 years, Blackrock Durationome Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.95%. The lowest was -7.43%. And the median was 5.25%.
BLW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 53.88% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs BLW: 5.36
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 companys 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 companys 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.
Blackrock Durationome Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Blackrock Durationome Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
BLW vs EIM, ETO, TWN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackrock Durationome Trust'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.
Blackrock Durationome Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Durationome Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Durationome Trust'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.29% mean?
Blackrock Durationome Trust (BLW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.29% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Blackrock Durationome Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Durationome Trust ranks #754 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Blackrock Durationome Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Blackrock Durationome Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.29% is near median its 10-year median of 5.25. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.52. Blackrock Durationome Trust's value of 5.29% is 17% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Durationome Trust ranks #754 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Blackrock Durationome Trust has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Durationome Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EIM and ETO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Durationome Trust ranks #754 out of 1635 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Blackrock Durationome Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.52. Blackrock Durationome Trust's value of 5.29% is 17% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.25 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Blackrock Durationome Trust 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 4.52, based on 1,635 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. Blackrock Durationome Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.29% is 17% 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 Blackrock Durationome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Durationome Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Durationome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Durationome Trust (BLW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.15, compared to a current price of $12.81 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.25 and 17% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.52. Blackrock Durationome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Blackrock Durationome Trust (BLW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.29% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Blackrock Durationome Trust (BLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Durationome Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.81 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.15.
GuruFocus considers Blackrock Durationome Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BLW:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.29% (near median its 10-year median of 5.25)
GF Value™: $12.15 vs. price of $12.81 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17% above the Asset Management median (#754 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blackrock Ltd Duration Income Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation.
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