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Liontrust Asset ManagementLSE:LIO +1.63%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 9.02. GuruFocus rates LSE:LIO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,633 Asset Management companies, Liontrust Asset Management ranks worse than 50.4% 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. Liontrust Asset Management's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £9.8 Mil. Liontrust Asset Management's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £205.4 Mil. Therefore, Liontrust Asset Management's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liontrust Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LIO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.97 Med: 9.02 Max: 16.26
Current: 4.15
During the past 13 years, Liontrust Asset Management's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.26%. The lowest was -0.97%. And the median was 9.02%.
LSE:LIO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 50.4% of 1633
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.24
vs LSE:LIO: 4.15
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.
Liontrust Asset Management Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Liontrust Asset Management 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.
LSE:LIO vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Liontrust Asset Management'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.
Liontrust Asset Management Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Liontrust Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liontrust Asset Management'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 4.77% mean?
Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.77% 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 Liontrust Asset Management and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 9.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #823 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Liontrust Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Liontrust Asset Management's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.77% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.02. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Liontrust Asset Management's value of 4.77% is 12.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #823 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Liontrust Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liontrust Asset Management's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #823 out of 1633 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Liontrust Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Liontrust Asset Management's value of 4.77% is 12.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.02 vs. the industry median of 4.24, Liontrust Asset Management 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. Liontrust Asset Management's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.77% is 12.5% 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 Liontrust Asset Management 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. Liontrust Asset Management's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.77%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 9.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liontrust Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.30, compared to a current price of £3.44 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.77%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.02 and 12.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.24. Liontrust Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.77% 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 Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.44 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.30.
GuruFocus considers Liontrust Asset Management to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LIO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.77% (47% below median its 10-year median of 9.02)
GF Value™: £3.30 vs. price of £3.44 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% above the Asset Management median (#823 of 1633)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liontrust Asset Management PLC operates as an investment management company. It offers products such as Unit Trusts, Offshore funds, Segregated Mandates, and Discretionary Portfolio Management Services. It markets its fund internationally to institutional investors, wealth managers, financial advisers, private investors, and wholesale markets such as family offices, private banks, wealth managers, and multi-managers. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Europe (excluding the UK), Canada, and Australia.
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