Aurora UK Alpha (LSE:ARR) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.49% (As of Dec. 2025) — 23% Above Median

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LSE:ARR Aurora UK Alpha PLC LSE:ARR
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What is Aurora UK Alpha Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Aurora UK Alpha LSE:ARR -0.41% 39 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 6.88. GuruFocus rates LSE:ARR with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,636 Asset Management companies, Aurora UK Alpha ranks better than 79.89% 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. Aurora UK Alpha's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £27.77 Mil. Aurora UK Alpha's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £327.28 Mil. Therefore, Aurora UK Alpha's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aurora UK Alpha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:ARR' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.27   Med: 6.88   Max: 29.35
Current: 14.93

During the past 13 years, Aurora UK Alpha's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 29.35%. The lowest was -20.27%. And the median was 6.88%.

LSE:ARR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
79.89% of 1636 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.235 vs LSE:ARR: 14.93

Aurora UK Alpha  (LSE:ARR) 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 company’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 company’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.


Aurora UK Alpha Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Aurora UK Alpha Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aurora UK Alpha'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.

Aurora UK Alpha Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Aurora UK Alpha Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.18 -20.27 29.35 -4.25 15.13

Aurora UK Alpha Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 36.01 -0.34 -8.27 21.52 8.49

LSE:ARR vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aurora UK Alpha'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.


Aurora UK Alpha Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aurora UK Alpha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aurora UK Alpha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Aurora UK Alpha Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Aurora UK Alpha's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=47.257/( (295.107+329.463)/ 2 )
=47.257/312.285
=15.13 %

Aurora UK Alpha's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=27.774/( (325.103+329.463)/ 2 )
=27.774/327.283
=8.49 %

* 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 8.49% mean?
Aurora UK Alpha (LSE:ARR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.49% 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 Aurora UK Alpha and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 6.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Aurora UK Alpha ranks #329 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Aurora UK Alpha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Aurora UK Alpha's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.49% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 6.88. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Aurora UK Alpha's value of 8.49% is 100.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aurora UK Alpha ranks #329 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aurora UK Alpha has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aurora UK Alpha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aurora UK Alpha ranks #329 out of 1636 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Aurora UK Alpha in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Aurora UK Alpha's value of 8.49% is 100.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.88 vs. the industry median of 4.24, Aurora UK Alpha 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 1,636 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. Aurora UK Alpha's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.49% is 100.5% 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 Aurora UK Alpha 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. Aurora UK Alpha's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.49%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 6.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aurora UK Alpha stock overvalued right now?
Aurora UK Alpha (LSE:ARR) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.49%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.49%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 6.88 and 100.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.24. Aurora UK Alpha's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 2 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 Aurora UK Alpha (LSE:ARR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.49% 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.

Aurora UK Alpha Business Description

Address Frostrow Capital LLP, 25 Southampton Buildings, London, GBR, WC2A 1AL
Aurora UK Alpha PLC is a United Kingdom-based closed-end investment company. Its objective is to achieve capital appreciation through investments in UK companies mainly listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Company is engaged in a single segment being an investment business in accordance with its Investment Objective and Policy.
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