Perpetual Equity Investment CoASX:PIC -0.85%62 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 5.22. GuruFocus rates ASX:PIC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,588 Asset Management companies, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks better than 51.39% 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. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$40.71 Mil. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$480.71 Mil. Therefore, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PIC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.83 Med: 5.22 Max: 25.55
Current: 7.55
During the past 10 years, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 25.55%. The lowest was -3.83%. And the median was 5.22%.
ASX:PIC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 51.39% of 1588
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.19
vs ASX:PIC: 7.55
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) 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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
ASX:PIC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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 8.47% mean?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.47% 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 5.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #772 out of 1588 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.47% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 5.22. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.19. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's value of 8.47% is 17.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #772 out of 1588 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perpetual Equity Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #772 out of 1588 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Perpetual Equity Investment Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.19. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's value of 8.47% is 17.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.22 vs. the industry median of 7.19, Perpetual Equity Investment Co 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-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Asset Management companies is 7.19, based on 1,588 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. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.47% is 17.8% 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-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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.47%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 5.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.47, compared to a current price of A$1.17 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.47%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 5.22 and 17.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.19. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 warning signs to review. 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.47% 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.17 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.47.
GuruFocus considers Perpetual Equity Investment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PIC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 8.47% (62% above median its 10-year median of 5.22)
GF Value™: A$1.47 vs. price of A$1.17 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% above the Asset Management median (#772 of 1588)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Business Description
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Ltd is an investment company. Its investment objective is to provide investors with an income stream and long-term capital growth in excess of its benchmark (the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index) over a minimum 5-year investment period. The company invests in a concentrated and actively managed portfolio of Australian-listed securities with a mid-cap focus and cash, deposit products, and senior debt, together with opportunistic allocations to globally listed securities.
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