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AEW UK REITLSE:AEWU +0.95%27 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates LSE:AEWU with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 925 REITs companies, AEW UK REIT ranks better than 58.16% 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. AEW UK REIT's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £10.44 Mil. AEW UK REIT's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £240.31 Mil. Therefore, AEW UK REIT's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AEW UK REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AEWU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.66 Med: 4.27 Max: 20.61
Current: 4.13
During the past 10 years, AEW UK REIT's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.61%. The lowest was -4.66%. And the median was 4.27%.
LSE:AEWU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 58.16% of 925
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs LSE:AEWU: 4.13
AEW UK REIT (LSE:AEWU) 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.
AEW UK REIT Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
AEW UK REIT Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AEW UK REIT'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.
LSE:AEWU vs VICI, WPC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, AEW UK REIT'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.
AEW UK REIT Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AEW UK REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AEW UK REIT'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.34% mean?
AEW UK REIT (LSE:AEWU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.34% 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 AEW UK REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.27. According to the industry distribution chart, AEW UK REIT ranks #387 out of 925 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is AEW UK REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
AEW UK REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.34% is near median its 10-year median of 4.27. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31. AEW UK REIT's value of 4.34% is 31.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AEW UK REIT ranks #387 out of 925 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AEW UK REIT has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEW UK REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, AEW UK REIT ranks #387 out of 925 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts AEW UK REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31. AEW UK REIT's value of 4.34% is 31.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 3.31, AEW UK REIT 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 a REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.31, based on 925 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. AEW UK REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.34% is 31.1% 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 AEW UK REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AEW UK REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AEW UK REIT stock overvalued right now?
AEW UK REIT (LSE:AEWU) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.34%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 31.1% above the REITs industry median of 3.31. AEW UK REIT's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 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 AEW UK REIT (LSE:AEWU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.34% 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.
AEW UK REIT PLC is a real estate investment trust. The company's investment objective is the attractive total return to shareholders from investing mainly in a portfolio of smaller commercial properties in the UK. To achieve this objective the firm invests in office properties, retail warehouses, high street retail, and industrial warehouse properties. Geographically, it operates only in the United Kingdom. The company derives revenue from rental income and other property income.
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