Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd FundPFD -0.17%33 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.12% as of Nov. 2025, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates PFD with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,632 Asset Management companies, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund ranks better than 53.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PFD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.45 Med: 4.93 Max: 12.21
Current: 4.96
During the past 9 years, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.21%. The lowest was -11.45%. And the median was 4.93%.
PFD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 53.68% of 1632
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.095
vs PFD: 4.96
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund (NYSE:PFD) 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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund 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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
PFD vs IGA, MSD, MPA: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund'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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund'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 (Nov. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.12% mean?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund (PFD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.12% as of Nov. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund ranks #756 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.12% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 4.93. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.10. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's value of 9.12% is 122.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund ranks #756 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to IGA and MSD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund ranks #756 out of 1632 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.10. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's value of 9.12% is 122.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 4.10, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund 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 4.10, 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. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.12% is 122.7% 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.12%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund (PFD) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.12%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.12%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 122.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.10. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund (PFD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.12% as of Nov. 2025. 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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund Business Description
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Inc Fund Inc is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with high current income consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities, which includes traditional preferred stocks eligible for the inter-corporate dividends received a deduction and fully taxable preferred securities.
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