NINTF (Ninety One) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 39.31% (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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64 GF Score
Price $2.60
GF Value $2.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ninety One Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Ninety One NINTF 64 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 66.93. GuruFocus rates NINTF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,589 Asset Management companies, Ninety One ranks better than 91.19% 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. Ninety One's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $205 Mil. Ninety One's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $521 Mil. Therefore, Ninety One's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.31%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ninety One's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

NINTF' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.24   Med: 66.93   Max: 89.88
Current: 40.04

During the past 10 years, Ninety One's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 89.88%. The lowest was 39.24%. And the median was 66.93%.

NINTF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
91.19% of 1589 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.21 vs NINTF: 40.04

Ninety One  (OTCPK:NINTF) 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.


Ninety One Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Ninety One Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ninety One'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.

Ninety One Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Ninety One Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Ninety One Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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NINTF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ninety One'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.


Ninety One Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ninety One's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ninety One's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Ninety One Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Ninety One's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=204.667/( (482.429+545.2 )/ 2 )
=204.667/513.8145
=39.83 %

Ninety One's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=204.8/( (496.892+545.2)/ 2 )
=204.8/521.046
=39.31 %

* 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.31% mean?
Ninety One (NINTF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.31% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Ninety One and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 66.93. Over the past decade, Ninety One's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 39.24 to 89.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Ninety One ranks #140 out of 1589 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Ninety One's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Ninety One's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.31% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 66.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.24 to a high of 89.88. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. Ninety One's value of 39.31% is 445.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ninety One ranks #140 out of 1589 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ninety One has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ninety One's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ninety One ranks #140 out of 1589 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Ninety One in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. Ninety One's value of 39.31% is 445.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ninety One's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 39.24 to 89.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.93 vs. the industry median of 7.21, Ninety One 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 7.21, based on 1,589 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. Ninety One's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.31% is 445.2% 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 Ninety One and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ninety One's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.31%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 66.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ninety One stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ninety One (NINTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.11, compared to a current price of $2.60 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.31%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 66.93 and 445.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.21. Ninety One's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Ninety One (NINTF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.31% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Ninety One (NINTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ninety One stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.60 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.11. GuruFocus considers Ninety One to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NINTF:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 39.31% (41% below median its 10-year median of 66.93)
  • GF Value™: $2.11 vs. price of $2.60 (23.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 445.2% above the Asset Management median (#140 of 1589)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NINTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ninety One Business Description

Address 55 Gresham Street, London, GBR, EC2V 7EL
Ninety One PLC is engaged in the business of investment management. The company deals in four core asset classes - Equities, Fixed income, Multi-Asset and Alternative Strategies. It provides portfolio management, investment advisory, and other financial services.
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