Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 22.57% (As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:LWDBL Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC CHIX:LWDBL
37 GF Score
Price £11.98
GF Value £19.78
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Law Debenture (The) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Law Debenture (The) CHIX:LWDBL -0.33% 37 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 22.57% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LWDBL with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £19.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Law Debenture (The)'s ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.41%. Law Debenture (The)'s PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.17. Law Debenture (The)'s ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.57%.


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Law Debenture (The) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Law Debenture (The) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Law Debenture (The) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Law Debenture (The) Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 15.47 2.57 24.85 22.57

CHIX:LWDBL vs BLK, BX, KKR: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Law Debenture (The)'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.


Law Debenture (The) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Law Debenture (The)'s ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Law Debenture (The)'s ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Law Debenture (The) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Law Debenture (The)'s ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=28.56% / 1.17
=24.41%

Law Debenture (The)'s ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=26.41% / 1.17
=22.57%

* 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 22.57% mean?
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 22.57% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Law Debenture (The) and its competitors.
Is Law Debenture (The)'s ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Law Debenture (The)'s current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 22.57%. Overall, Law Debenture (The) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Law Debenture (The)'s ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to BLK and BX?
Law Debenture (The)'s ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 22.57% 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 Law Debenture (The) and its competitors. Law Debenture (The)'s current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 22.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Law Debenture (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £19.78, compared to a current price of £11.98 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 22.57%. Law Debenture (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 22.57% 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £11.98 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £19.78. GuruFocus considers Law Debenture (The) to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LWDBL:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 22.57%
  • GF Value™: £19.78 vs. price of £11.98 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Law Debenture (The) Business Description

Other Exchanges LWDB:UK
Address 100 Bishopsgate, 8th Floor, London, GBR, EC2N 4AG
Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC is a UK-based investment trust. The company's main investment objectives are to achieve long-term capital growth in real terms and steadily increase income. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments including various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Basic Materials, Consumer goods, Financials, and Technology across the globe. The company has two reportable segments namely Investment portfolio and Independent professional services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment portfolio segment. he group has a presence in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Japan, and other countries.
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