City of London Investment Trust (The) (LSE:CTY) ROCE %: % (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:CTY City of London Investment Trust (The) PLC LSE:CTY
52 GF Score
Price £5.83
GF Value £14.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is City of London Investment Trust (The) ROCE %?

City of London Investment Trust (The) LSE:CTY +0.17% 52 ROCE % is % as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTY with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £14.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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What does a ROCE % of % mean?
City of London Investment Trust (The) (LSE:CTY) has a ROCE % of % as of Dec. 2025.
Is City of London Investment Trust (The)'s ROCE % too high?
City of London Investment Trust (The)'s current ROCE % is %. Overall, City of London Investment Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Trust (The)'s ROCE % compare to BLK and BX?
City of London Investment Trust (The)'s ROCE % of % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROCE % among Asset Management companies is 4.46, based on 709 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROCE % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City of London Investment Trust (The)'s current ROCE % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City of London Investment Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Trust (The) (LSE:CTY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £14.15, compared to a current price of £5.83 — trading 58.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is %. City of London Investment Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For City of London Investment Trust (The) (LSE:CTY), the current ROCE % is % 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 City of London Investment Trust (The) (LSE:CTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Trust (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.83 is trading 58.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £14.15. GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Trust (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CTY:

  • ROCE %: %
  • GF Value™: £14.15 vs. price of £5.83 (58.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

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

City of London Investment Trust (The) Business Description

Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE
City of London Investment Trust (The) PLC is an investment trust which aims to provide long-term growth in income and capital through investments in equities listed on the London Stock Exchange. While the company mainly invests in equities, there is the flexibility to invest in debt securities, such as convertibles, corporate bonds, or government debt. It generates key revenue from investing in the UK market.
52GF Score

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