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Rockwood StrategicLSE:RKW -1.86%45 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:RKW with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,632 Asset Management companies, Rockwood Strategic ranks worse than 53.68% 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. Rockwood Strategic's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-15.54 Mil. Rockwood Strategic's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £142.89 Mil. Therefore, Rockwood Strategic's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rockwood Strategic's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RKW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.59 Med: 13.9 Max: 38.74
Current: 3.83
During the past 13 years, Rockwood Strategic's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 38.74%. The lowest was -14.59%. And the median was 13.90%.
LSE:RKW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 53.68% of 1632
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.51
vs LSE:RKW: 3.83
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.
Rockwood Strategic Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Rockwood Strategic Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rockwood Strategic'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.
LSE:RKW vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Rockwood Strategic'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.
Rockwood Strategic Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Rockwood Strategic's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rockwood Strategic'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 -10.87% mean?
Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.87% 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 Rockwood Strategic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rockwood Strategic ranks #876 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Rockwood Strategic's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Rockwood Strategic's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.87%. Based on the distribution chart, Rockwood Strategic ranks #876 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rockwood Strategic has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rockwood Strategic's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Rockwood Strategic ranks #876 out of 1632 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Rockwood Strategic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.51. 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 4.51, based on 1,632 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 Rockwood Strategic and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rockwood Strategic's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rockwood Strategic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.71, compared to a current price of £3.16 — trading 345.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.87%. Rockwood Strategic's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.87% 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 Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwood Strategic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.16 is trading 345.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.71.
GuruFocus considers Rockwood Strategic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RKW:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -10.87%
GF Value™: £0.71 vs. price of £3.16 (345.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RKW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rockwood Strategic plc is an investment trust listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange that invests in a focused portfolio of smaller UK public companies. The Company's objective is to maximise shareholder value from its assets through the realisation of its portfolio at an advantageous time and the reinvestment of proceeds to grow shareholder value per share over the long term.
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