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Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure TrustLSE:EGL +0.37%39 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 9.44. GuruFocus rates LSE:EGL with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,634 Asset Management companies, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust ranks better than 90.27% on this metric.
LSE:EGL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 90.27% of 1634
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.46
vs LSE:EGL: 23.83
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust (LSE:EGL) 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.
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure 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.
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Annual Data
LSE:EGL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure 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.
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
* 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 22.58% mean?
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust (LSE:EGL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.58% 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 Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust ranks #159 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.58% is 139% above median its 10-year median of 9.44. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.46. Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's value of 22.58% is 406.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust ranks #159 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust ranks #159 out of 1634 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.46. Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's value of 22.58% is 406.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.44 vs. the industry median of 4.46, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure 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 4.46, based on 1,634 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. Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.58% is 406.3% 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 Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.58%, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 9.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust stock overvalued right now?
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust (LSE:EGL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.58%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.58%, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 9.44 and 406.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.46. Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust (LSE:EGL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.58% 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.
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust PLC is an investment trust engaged in portfolio investment. The investment objective of the Company is to achieve a high, secure dividend yield from its investment portfolio and to realise long-term growth in the capital value of the portfolio for the benefit of shareholders, while taking care to preserve shareholders' capital.
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