SLR InvestmentSLRC -1.48%58 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 3.39. GuruFocus rates SLRC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, SLR Investment ranks worse than 53.82% 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. SLR Investment's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.5 Mil. SLR Investment's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,556.5 Mil. Therefore, SLR Investment's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SLR Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SLRC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 3.39 Max: 6.54
Current: 3.54
During the past 13 years, SLR Investment's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.54%. The lowest was 0.80%. And the median was 3.39%.
SLRC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 53.82% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.13
vs SLRC: 3.54
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.
SLR Investment Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SLR Investment Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SLR Investment'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.
SLRC vs PEO, DLY, PFN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, SLR Investment'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.
SLR Investment Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SLR Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SLR Investment'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.68% mean?
SLR Investment (SLRC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.68% 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 SLR Investment and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 3.39. Over the past decade, SLR Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.80 to 6.54. According to the industry distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #880 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is SLR Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SLR Investment's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.68% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 6.54. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.13. SLR Investment's value of 2.68% is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #880 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SLR Investment has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLR Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PEO and DLY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #880 out of 1635 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places SLR Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.13. SLR Investment's value of 2.68% is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, SLR Investment's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.80 to 6.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 4.13, SLR Investment 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 4.13, 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. SLR Investment's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.68% is 35.1% 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 SLR Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SLR Investment's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.68%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLR Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLR Investment (SLRC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.83, compared to a current price of $12.66 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.68%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 35.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.13. SLR Investment's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 SLR Investment (SLRC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.68% 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.
Is SLR Investment (SLRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLR Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.66 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.83.
GuruFocus considers SLR Investment to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SLRC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.68% (21% below median its 10-year median of 3.39)
GF Value™: $21.83 vs. price of $12.66 (42% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Asset Management median (#880 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SLR Investment Corp is a closed-end externally managed, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company. It provides U.S. middle market businesses and intermediaries with bespoke debt financing solutions to fund working capital, acquisition, refinancing and growth capital requirements. The company's investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company invests principally in leveraged middle-market companies in the form of senior secured loans, financing leases, and to a lesser extent, unsecured loans and equity securities.
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