Aberdeen GroupSLFPY 64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates SLFPY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Group ranks better than 52.05% 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. Aberdeen Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $391 Mil. Aberdeen Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $13,185 Mil. Therefore, Aberdeen Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SLFPY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.98 Med: 1.83 Max: 9.61
Current: 4.64
During the past 13 years, Aberdeen Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.61%. The lowest was -5.98%. And the median was 1.83%.
SLFPY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 52.05% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.14
vs SLFPY: 4.64
Aberdeen Group (OTCPK:SLFPY) 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.
Aberdeen Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Aberdeen Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Group'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.
SLFPY vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Group'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.
Aberdeen Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Group'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 2.96% mean?
Aberdeen Group (SLFPY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.96% 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 Aberdeen Group and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Group ranks #784 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Aberdeen Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Aberdeen Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.96% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.83. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.14. Aberdeen Group's value of 2.96% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Group ranks #784 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Group ranks #784 out of 1635 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Aberdeen Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.14. Aberdeen Group's value of 2.96% is 28.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 4.14, Aberdeen Group 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 4.14, based on 1,635 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. Aberdeen Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.96% is 28.5% 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 Aberdeen Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.96%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Group (SLFPY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.15, compared to a current price of $12.91 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.96%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 28.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.14. Aberdeen Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Aberdeen Group (SLFPY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.96% 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 Aberdeen Group (SLFPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.91 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.15.
GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SLFPY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.96% (62% above median its 10-year median of 1.83)
GF Value™: $9.15 vs. price of $12.91 (41.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Asset Management median (#784 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLFPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aberdeen Group PLC provides a variety of investment services. It operates in the following segments: Interactive Investor, Adviser, Investments, and Other. The investments segment involves an asset management business that provides investment solutions for Institutional, Retail Wealth and Insurance Partners clients; Interactive Investor involves direct investing platform, financial planning business, abrdn Financial Planning and Advice Limited; Adviser segment includes UK financial adviser business that provides platform services to wealth managers and advisers, along with the Group's Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) business. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Investments segment.
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