Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -1.67% (As of Jan. 2026)


ASX:GOW Gowing Bros Ltd ASX:GOW
52 GF Score
Price A$2.18
GF Value A$2.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Gowing Bros ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Gowing Bros ASX:GOW +2.35% 52 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.67% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:GOW with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Gowing Bros's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -0.97%. Gowing Bros's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.58. Gowing Bros's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -1.67%.

Gowing Bros ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Gowing Bros ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gowing Bros's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Gowing Bros ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Gowing Bros Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Gowing Bros Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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ASX:GOW vs BLK, BX, KKR: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Gowing Bros's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.

Gowing Bros ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gowing Bros's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gowing Bros's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Gowing Bros ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Gowing Bros's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-1.68% / 0.59
=-2.85%

Gowing Bros's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-0.97% / 0.58
=-1.67%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -1.67% mean?
Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -1.67% as of Jan. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Gowing Bros and its competitors.
Is Gowing Bros' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Gowing Bros' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.67%. Overall, Gowing Bros has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gowing Bros' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to BLK and BX?
Gowing Bros' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -1.67% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Asset Management company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Gowing Bros and its competitors. Gowing Bros's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gowing Bros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.16, compared to a current price of A$2.18 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.67%. Gowing Bros' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.67% as of Jan. 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 Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$2.18 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.16. GuruFocus considers Gowing Bros to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:GOW:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -1.67%
  • GF Value™: A$2.16 vs. price of A$2.18 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Gowing Bros Business Description

Address 35-61 Harbour Drive, Suite 303, Coffs Harbour, NSW, AUS, 2450
Gowing Bros Ltd operates as an investment and wealth management company in Australia. Its operating segments include Cash & fixed interest, Equities, Private equities, Investment properties, Development properties, Surf Hardware International business, and others. The company generates majority of its revenue from sale of goods (Surf Hardware International). Its geographical segments include Australia, the United States, Japan, and Europe.
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