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Worldwide Healthcare TrustLSE:WWH -0.92%41 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 6.41. GuruFocus rates LSE:WWH with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,636 Asset Management companies, Worldwide Healthcare Trust ranks better than 63.45% 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. Worldwide Healthcare Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £132.9 Mil. Worldwide Healthcare Trust's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,474.7 Mil. Therefore, Worldwide Healthcare Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Worldwide Healthcare Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:WWH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.57 Med: 6.41 Max: 22.93
Current: 7.2
During the past 13 years, Worldwide Healthcare Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.93%. The lowest was -10.57%. And the median was 6.41%.
LSE:WWH's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 63.45% of 1636
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.235
vs LSE:WWH: 7.20
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.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Worldwide Healthcare 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.
LSE:WWH vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Worldwide Healthcare 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.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Worldwide Healthcare Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worldwide Healthcare Trust'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 9.01% mean?
Worldwide Healthcare Trust (LSE:WWH) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.01% 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 Worldwide Healthcare Trust and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 6.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Worldwide Healthcare Trust ranks #598 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Worldwide Healthcare Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Worldwide Healthcare Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.01% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 6.41. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Worldwide Healthcare Trust's value of 9.01% is 112.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worldwide Healthcare Trust ranks #598 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Worldwide Healthcare Trust has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worldwide Healthcare Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Worldwide Healthcare Trust ranks #598 out of 1636 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Worldwide Healthcare Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. Worldwide Healthcare Trust's value of 9.01% is 112.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.41 vs. the industry median of 4.24, Worldwide Healthcare 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 4.24, based on 1,636 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. Worldwide Healthcare Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.01% is 112.8% 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 Worldwide Healthcare Trust 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. Worldwide Healthcare Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.01%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 6.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Worldwide Healthcare Trust stock overvalued right now?
Worldwide Healthcare Trust (LSE:WWH) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.01%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.01%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 6.41 and 112.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.24. Worldwide Healthcare Trust's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Worldwide Healthcare Trust (LSE:WWH), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.01% 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.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC is an investment trust focused on the healthcare sector. Its investment objective is to invest in a diversified portfolio of shares in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and related healthcare securities. Its portfolio includes investments in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Healthcare Equipment & Supplies, Emerging Markets, Life Sciences Tools & Services, and Healthcare Providers & Services. Its investments are geographically focused on North America, Europe, China, Japan, and India.
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