Develop North (LSE:DVNO) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -1.84% (As of May. 2026)

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LSE:DVNO Develop North PLC LSE:DVNO
32 GF Score
Price £0.75
GF Value £0.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Develop North ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Develop North LSE:DVNO 32 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.84% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:DVNO with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Develop North's ROE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -1.84%. Develop North's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.00. Develop North's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -1.84%.


Develop North ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Develop North ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Develop North's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.

Develop North ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Develop North Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.99 2.19 1.21 5.88 2.43

Develop North Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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LSE:DVNO vs BLK, BX, KKR: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Develop North'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.


Develop North ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


LSE:DVNO
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Develop North ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Develop North's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=2.11% / 0.87
=2.43%

Develop North's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-1.84% / 1.00
=-1.84%

* 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 -1.84% mean?
Develop North (LSE:DVNO) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -1.84% as of May. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Develop North and its competitors.
Is Develop North's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Develop North's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.84%. Overall, Develop North has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Develop North's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to BLK and BX?
Develop North's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -1.84% 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 Develop North and its competitors. Develop North's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Develop North stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Develop North (LSE:DVNO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.81, compared to a current price of £0.75 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.84%. Develop North's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 6 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 Develop North (LSE:DVNO), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.84% as of May. 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 Develop North (LSE:DVNO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Develop North stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.75 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.81. GuruFocus considers Develop North to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DVNO:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -1.84%
  • GF Value™: £0.81 vs. price of £0.75 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Develop North Business Description

Address The Key, Bath Lane, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, GBR, NE4 5TQ
Develop North PLC is a closed-end investment company. The investment objective of the company is to provide shareholders with a consistent and stable income and the potential for an attractive total return over the medium to long term, Its portfolio consists of Apartment Group, Claypath, Dickinson Apartments, St Margaret's Place, Whitley Court, The Millhouse, AM Number Three, Almscliffe, Horizon Middleton Towers, Harrow Living, Jaymac Solutions, Apartment Group, Cutler House Road, Kenley Homes, Horizon Cremation, and Bede Homes.
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