M & G Highome Investment Trust (LSE:MGHC) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.45% (As of Nov. 2016)

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What is M & G Highome Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

M & G Highome Investment Trust LSE:MGHC Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.45% as of Nov. 2016. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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. M & G Highome Investment Trust's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 was £1.92 Mil. M & G Highome Investment Trust's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 was £425.60 Mil. Therefore, M & G Highome Investment Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 was 0.45%.

The historical rank and industry rank for M & G Highome Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:MGHC' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.24   Med: -3.56   Max: 19.65
Current: -5.82

During the past 13 years, M & G Highome Investment Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 19.65%. The lowest was -21.24%. And the median was -3.56%.

LSE:MGHC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 4.3 vs LSE:MGHC: -5.82

M & G Highome Investment Trust  (LSE:MGHC) 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.


M & G Highome Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


M & G Highome Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M & G Highome Investment 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.

M & G Highome Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

M & G Highome Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend May07 May08 May09 May10 May11 May12 May13 May14 May15 May16
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.43 19.65 2.77 -1.36 -14.00

M & G Highome Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
May07 Nov07 May08 Nov08 May09 Nov09 May10 Nov10 May11 Nov11 May12 Nov12 May13 Nov13 May14 Nov14 May15 Nov15 May16 Nov16
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 -7.96 5.03 -15.92 -12.10 0.45

LSE:MGHC vs BKCC, TPVG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, M & G Highome Investment 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.


M & G Highome Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, M & G Highome Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M & G Highome Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



M & G Highome Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

M & G Highome Investment Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: May. 2016 )  (A: May. 2015 )(A: May. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: May. 2016 )  (A: May. 2015 )(A: May. 2016 )
=-61.429/( (456.129+421.587)/ 2 )
=-61.429/438.858
=-14.00 %

M & G Highome Investment Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2016 )  (Q: May. 2016 )(Q: Nov. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2016 )  (Q: May. 2016 )(Q: Nov. 2016 )
=1.922/( (421.587+429.607)/ 2 )
=1.922/425.597
=0.45 %

* 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 (Nov. 2016) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.45% mean?
M & G Highome Investment Trust (LSE:MGHC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.45% as of Nov. 2016. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on M & G Highome Investment Trust and its competitors.
Is M & G Highome Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
M & G Highome Investment Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.45%. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.30. M & G Highome Investment Trust's value of 0.45% is 89.5% below this industry median.
How does M & G Highome Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BKCC and TPVG?
M & G Highome Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.45% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.30. M & G Highome Investment Trust's value of 0.45% is 89.5% below this benchmark. 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 4.30, based on 1,638 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. M & G Highome Investment Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.45% is 89.5% below 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 M & G Highome Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M & G Highome Investment Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M & G Highome Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
M & G Highome Investment Trust (LSE:MGHC) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.45%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.45% and 89.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.30. 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 M & G Highome Investment Trust (LSE:MGHC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.45% as of Nov. 2016. 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.

M & G Highome Investment Trust Business Description

M & G High Income Investment Trust PLC was incorporated in United Kingdom on December 23, 1996. It is a split capital investment trust company with three classes of share: Zero Dividend Preference Shares, Income Shares and Capital Shares. The Company's investment objective is to achieve an above average and increasing income over the 20 year life of the Company and seeking to achieve capital growth.