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Aberdeen Asia FocusLSE:AAS -1.35%53 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.48% as of Jan. 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 6.50. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,633 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks better than 84.38% 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. Aberdeen Asia Focus's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £119.6 Mil. Aberdeen Asia Focus's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £647.0 Mil. Therefore, Aberdeen Asia Focus's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 18.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Asia Focus's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AAS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.34 Med: 6.5 Max: 30.28
Current: 18.13
During the past 13 years, Aberdeen Asia Focus's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 30.28%. The lowest was -13.34%. And the median was 6.50%.
LSE:AAS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 84.38% of 1633
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.24
vs LSE:AAS: 18.13
Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
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.
Aberdeen Asia Focus Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Aberdeen Asia Focus Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Asia Focus'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.
Aberdeen Asia Focus Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
LSE:AAS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia Focus'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.
Aberdeen Asia Focus Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia Focus's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia Focus'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.48% mean?
Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.48% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Aberdeen Asia Focus and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 6.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #255 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Aberdeen Asia Focus' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.48% is 184% above median its 10-year median of 6.50. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Aberdeen Asia Focus' value of 18.48% is 335.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #255 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Asia Focus has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia Focus' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #255 out of 1633 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Aberdeen Asia Focus in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Aberdeen Asia Focus' value of 18.48% is 335.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 4.24, Aberdeen Asia Focus 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. Aberdeen Asia Focus's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.48% is 335.8% 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 Aberdeen Asia Focus 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. Aberdeen Asia Focus's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.48%, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 6.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.00, compared to a current price of £4.39 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.48%, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 335.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.24. Aberdeen Asia Focus' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.48% as of Jan. 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 Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia Focus stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.39 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.00.
GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asia Focus to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AAS:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 18.48% (184% above median its 10-year median of 6.50)
GF Value™: £8.00 vs. price of £4.39 (45.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 335.8% above the Asset Management median (#255 of 1633)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
abrdn Asia Focus PLC is a closed-end investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company focuses on identifying and investing in well-managed smaller companies across Asia (excluding Japan) that demonstrate strong growth potential. The company aims to maximise total return to shareholders over the long term from a portfolio made up predominantly of quoted smaller companies. Its investments span multiple industries and economies, generating returns through capital appreciation. The company is engaged in a single segment of business activity, being investment business.
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