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. Royce Small-Cap Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil. Royce Small-Cap Trust's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,102.62 Mil. Therefore, Royce Small-Cap Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royce Small-Cap Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
RVT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.78 Med: 4.17 Max: 25.09
Current: 0.41
During the past 9 years, Royce Small-Cap Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 25.09%. The lowest was -23.78%. And the median was 4.17%.
RVT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 71.14% of 1632
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.095
vs RVT: 0.41
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.
Royce Small-Cap Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Royce Small-Cap Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royce Small-Cap 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.
RVT vs ETY, CLM, GOF: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Royce Small-Cap 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.
Royce Small-Cap Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Royce Small-Cap Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royce Small-Cap 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Royce Small-Cap Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Royce Small-Cap Trust ranks #1161 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Royce Small-Cap Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Royce Small-Cap Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Royce Small-Cap Trust ranks #1161 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Royce Small-Cap Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royce Small-Cap Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ETY and CLM?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Royce Small-Cap Trust ranks #1161 out of 1632 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Royce Small-Cap Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.10. 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. 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 Royce Small-Cap Trust 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. Royce Small-Cap Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royce Small-Cap Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.62, compared to a current price of $18.47 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Royce Small-Cap Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of Dec. 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.
Is Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Small-Cap Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.47 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.62.
GuruFocus considers Royce Small-Cap Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RVT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00%
GF Value™: $16.62 vs. price of $18.47 (11.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Royce Small-Cap Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company that invests in equity securities of small-cap companies. The company portfolio includes sectors such as Industrials, Financials, Information Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary.
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