Clough Global Dividend andome FundGLV +0.46%22 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 36.02% as of Oct. 2025, which is 998% above its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates GLV with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,588 Asset Management companies, Clough Global Dividend andome Fund ranks better than 72.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GLV'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.44 Med: 3.28 Max: 20.28
Current: 15.76
During the past 13 years, Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.28%. The lowest was -28.44%. And the median was 3.28%.
GLV's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 72.17% of 1588
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.165
vs GLV: 15.76
Clough Global Dividend andome Fund (AMEX:GLV) 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.
Clough Global Dividend andome Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Clough Global Dividend andome Fund 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.
Clough Global Dividend andome Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
GLV vs DTF, GDO, HNNA: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Clough Global Dividend andome 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.
Clough Global Dividend andome Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clough Global Dividend andome 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 (Oct. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 36.02% mean?
Clough Global Dividend andome Fund (GLV) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 36.02% as of Oct. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Clough Global Dividend andome Fund and its competitors. This is 998% above median its historical median of 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Clough Global Dividend andome Fund ranks #442 out of 1588 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 36.02% is 998% above median its 10-year median of 3.28. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.17. Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's value of 36.02% is 402.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clough Global Dividend andome Fund ranks #442 out of 1588 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clough Global Dividend andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DTF and GDO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Clough Global Dividend andome Fund ranks #442 out of 1588 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Clough Global Dividend andome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.17. Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's value of 36.02% is 402.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 7.17, Clough Global Dividend andome Fund 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. Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 36.02% is 402.7% 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 Clough Global Dividend andome Fund 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. Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 36.02%, which is 998% above median its own 10-year median of 3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clough Global Dividend andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Clough Global Dividend andome Fund (GLV) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 36.02%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 36.02%, which is 998% above median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 402.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.17. Clough Global Dividend andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 9 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 Clough Global Dividend andome Fund (GLV), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 36.02% as of Oct. 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.
Clough Global Dividend andome Fund Business Description
Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund is a closed-ended investment management company. The fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of total return. It invests in equity and debt securities in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets of companies of any market capitalization.
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