City of London Investment GroupCHIX:CLIGL 87 ROE % is 14.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 32.04. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIGL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Asset Management companies, City of London Investment Group ranks better than 71.88% on this metric.
CHIX:CLIGl'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.03 Med: 32.04 Max: 60.8
Current: 13.6
During the past 13 years, City of London Investment Group's highest ROE % was 60.80%. The lowest was 11.03%. And the median was 32.04%.
CHIX:CLIGl's ROE % is ranked better than 71.88% of 1611
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.62
vs CHIX:CLIGl: 13.60
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGl) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.
City of London Investment Group ROE % Related Terms
City of London Investment Group 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, City of London Investment Group'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.
City of London Investment Group ROE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, City of London Investment Group's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment Group'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) has a ROE % of 14.10% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on City of London Investment Group and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 32.04. Over the past decade, City of London Investment Group's ROE % has ranged from 11.03 to 60.80. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #453 out of 1611 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is City of London Investment Group's ROE % too high?
City of London Investment Group's current ROE % of 14.10% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 32.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.03 to a high of 60.80. The Asset Management industry median ROE % is 6.62. City of London Investment Group's value of 14.10% is 113% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #453 out of 1611 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City of London Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Group's ROE % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #453 out of 1611 companies for ROE %. This puts City of London Investment Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.62. City of London Investment Group's value of 14.10% is 113% above this benchmark. Historically, City of London Investment Group's own ROE % has ranged from 11.03 to 60.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.04 vs. the industry median of 6.62, City of London Investment Group 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 6.62, based on 1,611 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. City of London Investment Group's current ROE % of 14.10% is 113% 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 City of London Investment Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City of London Investment Group's current ROE % is 14.10%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 32.04. 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 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.11, compared to a current price of £4.55 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 14.10%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 32.04 and 113% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.62. City of London Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL), the current ROE % is 14.10% 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 Group (CHIX:CLIGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.55 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.11.
GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIGL:
ROE %: 14.10% (56% below median its 10-year median of 32.04)
GF Value™: £5.11 vs. price of £4.55 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113% above the Asset Management median (#453 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLIGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City of London Investment Group Business Description
City of London Investment Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based asset management company. The company through its subsidiaries offers products of emerging markets and closed-end funds. Its principal operating subsidiary acts as an investment adviser for the company. It has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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