Aberdeen Asianome FundLSE:AAIF +0.30%54 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 35.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 251% above its 10-year median of 10.19. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAIF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks better than 77.3% 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. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £136.52 Mil. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £381.28 Mil. Therefore, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 35.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AAIF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.86 Med: 10.19 Max: 25.6
Current: 19.46
During the past 13 years, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 25.60%. The lowest was -5.86%. And the median was 10.19%.
LSE:AAIF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 77.3% of 1590
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.12
vs LSE:AAIF: 19.46
Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) 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.
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Asianome 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.
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
LSE:AAIF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asianome 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.
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asianome 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 35.81% mean?
Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 35.81% 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 Aberdeen Asianome Fund and its competitors. This is 251% above median its historical median of 10.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks #361 out of 1590 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Aberdeen Asianome Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 35.81% is 251% above median its 10-year median of 10.19. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.12. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's value of 35.81% is 402.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks #361 out of 1590 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Asianome Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks #361 out of 1590 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Aberdeen Asianome Fund in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.12. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's value of 35.81% is 402.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.19 vs. the industry median of 7.12, Aberdeen Asianome 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 7.12, 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. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 35.81% is 402.9% 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 Aberdeen Asianome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 35.81%, which is 251% above median its own 10-year median of 10.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asianome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.28, compared to a current price of £3.32 — trading 67.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 35.81%, which is 251% above median its 10-year median of 10.19 and 402.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.12. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 35.81% 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 Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asianome Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.32 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.28.
GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asianome Fund to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AAIF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 35.81% (251% above median its 10-year median of 10.19)
GF Value™: £10.28 vs. price of £3.32 (67.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 402.9% above the Asset Management median (#361 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AAIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Ltd is a closed-end investment company. The fund aims to provide investors with a consistent income and capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality equities across the Asia-Pacific region. The company is organised into one main operating segment, which invests in equity securities.
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