CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -1.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:CTPE CT Private Equity Trust PLC LSE:CTPE
61 GF Score
Price £5.00
GF Value £6.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CT Private Equity Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

CT Private Equity Trust LSE:CTPE -1.57% 61 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTPE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, CT Private Equity Trust ranks worse than 79.51% 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. CT Private Equity Trust's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-10.44 Mil. CT Private Equity Trust's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £613.37 Mil. Therefore, CT Private Equity Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CT Private Equity Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CTPE' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.87   Med: 9.65   Max: 26.65
Current: -1.87

During the past 13 years, CT Private Equity Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 26.65%. The lowest was -1.87%. And the median was 9.65%.

LSE:CTPE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
79.51% of 1635 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.23 vs LSE:CTPE: -1.87

CT Private Equity Trust  (LSE:CTPE) 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.


CT Private Equity Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


CT Private Equity Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CT Private Equity Trust'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.

CT Private Equity Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

CT Private Equity Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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CT Private Equity Trust Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26
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LSE:CTPE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CT Private Equity 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.


CT Private Equity Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CT Private Equity Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CT Private Equity Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


LSE:CTPE
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CT Private Equity Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

CT Private Equity Trust'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 )
=23.129/( (601.207+620.834)/ 2 )
=23.129/611.0205
=3.79 %

CT Private Equity Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-10.44/( (620.834+605.904)/ 2 )
=-10.44/613.369
=-1.70 %

* 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 -1.70% mean?
CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.70% 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 CT Private Equity Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CT Private Equity Trust ranks #1300 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is CT Private Equity Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CT Private Equity Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.70%. Based on the distribution chart, CT Private Equity Trust ranks #1300 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CT Private Equity Trust has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CT Private Equity Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CT Private Equity Trust ranks #1300 out of 1635 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CT Private Equity Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.23. 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 4.23, 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. 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 CT Private Equity Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CT Private Equity Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CT Private Equity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.38, compared to a current price of £5.00 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.70%. CT Private Equity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.70% 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 CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Private Equity Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.00 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.38. GuruFocus considers CT Private Equity Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CTPE:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -1.70%
  • GF Value™: £6.38 vs. price of £5.00 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CT Private Equity Trust Business Description

Address 7a Nightingale Way, Quartermile 4, 6th Floor, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 9EG
CT Private Equity Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. Its core business is the management of long-term borrowings by investing them in private equity assets. Its objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through investment in private equity assets, whilst providing shareholders with a predictable and above average level of dividend funded from a combination of the Company's revenue and realised capital profits. Its portfolio is comprised of private equity focused limited partnerships, offshore funds, investment companies and investment trusts. The company may also make direct private equity investments, mainly through co-investment with the funds in which the company is invested.
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