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Ares CapitalLTS:0HHP +0.66%63 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.24% as of Jun. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 5.78. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HHP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,632 Asset Management companies, Ares Capital ranks worse than 57.6% 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. Ares Capital's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $684 Mil. Ares Capital's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $30,589 Mil. Therefore, Ares Capital's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HHP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.78 Med: 5.78 Max: 8.46
Current: 3.15
During the past 13 years, Ares Capital's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.46%. The lowest was 2.78%. And the median was 5.78%.
LTS:0HHP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 57.6% of 1632
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs LTS:0HHP: 3.15
Ares Capital (LTS:0HHP) 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.
Ares Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Ares Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ares Capital'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.
LTS:0HHP vs PS, IVZ, EQH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Capital'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.
Ares Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Capital'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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.24% mean?
Ares Capital (LTS:0HHP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.24% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Ares Capital and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 5.78. Over the past decade, Ares Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.78 to 8.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Capital ranks #940 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Ares Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Ares Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.24% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 5.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.78 to a high of 8.46. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.54. Ares Capital's value of 2.24% is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Capital ranks #940 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ares Capital has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PS and IVZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Capital ranks #940 out of 1632 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Ares Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.54. Ares Capital's value of 2.24% is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ares Capital's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.78 to 8.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.78 vs. the industry median of 4.54, Ares Capital has consistently been below 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 4.54, 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. Ares Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.24% is 50.7% 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 Ares Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.24%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital (LTS:0HHP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.75, compared to a current price of $19.86 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.24%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 5.78 and 50.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.54. Ares Capital's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Ares Capital (LTS:0HHP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.24% as of Jun. 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 Ares Capital (LTS:0HHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.86 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.75.
GuruFocus considers Ares Capital to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HHP:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.24% (61% below median its 10-year median of 5.78)
GF Value™: $19.75 vs. price of $19.86 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% below the Asset Management median (#940 of 1632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
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