BlackRock Science and Technology TrustBST +1.88%57 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 21.18. GuruFocus rates BST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,588 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks better than 74.69% on this metric.
BST'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.57 Med: 21.18 Max: 51.1
Current: 17.63
During the past 9 years, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 51.10%. The lowest was -49.57%. And the median was 21.18%.
BST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 74.69% of 1588
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.165
vs BST: 17.63
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Annual Data
BST vs BDJ, BCAT, RQI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust'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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Science and Technology Trust'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 22.35% mean?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.35% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.18. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #402 out of 1588 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.35% is near median its 10-year median of 21.18. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.17. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's value of 22.35% is 211.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #402 out of 1588 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BDJ and BCAT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #402 out of 1588 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.17. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's value of 22.35% is 211.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.18 vs. the industry median of 7.17, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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 7.17, 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. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.35% is 211.9% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.94, compared to a current price of $49.98 — trading 43% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.18 and 211.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.17. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.35% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $49.98 is trading 43% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.94.
GuruFocus considers BlackRock Science and Technology Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BST:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 22.35% (near median its 10-year median of 21.18)
GF Value™: $34.94 vs. price of $49.98 (43% above fair value)
Industry Position: 211.9% above the Asset Management median (#402 of 1588)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Business Description
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income through long-term capital appreciation.
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