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Global Masters FundASX:GFL 16 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.48% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:GFL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. Among 1,590 Asset Management companies, Global Masters Fund ranks worse than 73.27% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Global Masters Fund's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.52 Mil. Global Masters Fund's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$43.73 Mil. Therefore, Global Masters Fund's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Masters Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GFL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.57 Med: 0.01 Max: 3.9
Current: 0.89
During the past 13 years, Global Masters Fund's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 3.90%. The lowest was -4.57%. And the median was 0.01%.
ASX:GFL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 73.27% of 1590
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.475
vs ASX:GFL: 0.89
Global Masters Fund (ASX:GFL) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Global Masters Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Global Masters Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Masters Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Global Masters Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
ASX:GFL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Global Masters Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Global Masters Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Global Masters Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Masters Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.48% mean?
Global Masters Fund (ASX:GFL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.48% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Global Masters Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Masters Fund ranks #1165 out of 1590 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Global Masters Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Global Masters Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.48%. Based on the distribution chart, Global Masters Fund ranks #1165 out of 1590 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Masters Fund has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Masters Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Global Masters Fund ranks #1165 out of 1590 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Global Masters Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.48. 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-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Asset Management companies is 7.48, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Global Masters Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Masters Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Masters Fund stock overvalued right now?
Global Masters Fund (ASX:GFL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.48%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.48%. Global Masters Fund's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Masters Fund (ASX:GFL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.48% 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.
Global Masters Fund Ltd is an Australian investment company. It invests in Berkshire Hathaway Inc on the NYSE and has a diversified portfolio of investments. Its core business focuses on investing in International equities to achieve medium to long-term capital growth and income.
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