AGD's ROE % is ranked better than 77.32% of 1614
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.36
vs AGD: 16.12
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE:AGD) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ROE % Related Terms
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ROE % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ROE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's ROE % falls into.
* 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) has a ROE % of 31.02% as of Oct. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund and its competitors. This is 205% above median its historical median of 10.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #366 out of 1614 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's ROE % too high?
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's current ROE % of 31.02% is 205% above median its 10-year median of 10.16. The Asset Management industry median ROE % is 6.36. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's value of 31.02% is 387.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #366 out of 1614 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's ROE % compare to TCPC and NXG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #366 out of 1614 companies for ROE %. This places Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.36. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's value of 31.02% is 387.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.16 vs. the industry median of 6.36, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund 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 ROE % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROE % among Asset Management companies is 6.36, based on 1,614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's current ROE % of 31.02% is 387.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's current ROE % is 31.02%, which is 205% above median its own 10-year median of 10.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.27, compared to a current price of $11.91 — trading 54.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 31.02%, which is 205% above median its 10-year median of 10.16 and 387.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.36. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD), the current ROE % is 31.02% as of Oct. 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 Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.91 is trading 54.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.27.
GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AGD:
ROE %: 31.02% (205% above median its 10-year median of 10.16)
GF Value™: $26.27 vs. price of $11.91 (54.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 387.7% above the Asset Management median (#366 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Business Description
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to seek high current dividend income, more than 50% of which qualifies for the reduced federal income tax rate, as created by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The fund also focuses on the long-term growth of capital as a secondary investment objective. The fund's portfolio holdings are in information technology, financials, health care, and consumer discretionary sectors, among others.
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