Lazard Global Total Return & FdLGI +0.50%54 ROE % is 15.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 14.61. GuruFocus rates LGI with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Asset Management companies, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks better than 74.1% on this metric.
LGI'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.73 Med: 14.61 Max: 25.63
Current: 14.3
During the past 9 years, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's highest ROE % was 25.63%. The lowest was -20.73%. And the median was 14.61%.
LGI's ROE % is ranked better than 74.1% of 1614
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.36
vs LGI: 14.30
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (NYSE:LGI) 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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ROE % Related Terms
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd 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, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd'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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ROE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lazard Global Total Return & Fd'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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI) has a ROE % of 15.50% 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 Lazard Global Total Return & Fd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks #418 out of 1614 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's ROE % too high?
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current ROE % of 15.50% is near median its 10-year median of 14.61. The Asset Management industry median ROE % is 6.36. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's value of 15.50% is 143.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks #418 out of 1614 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's ROE % compare to SABA and JRS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks #418 out of 1614 companies for ROE %. This puts Lazard Global Total Return & Fd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.36. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's value of 15.50% is 143.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.61 vs. the industry median of 6.36, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd 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. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current ROE % of 15.50% is 143.7% 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 Lazard Global Total Return & Fd 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. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current ROE % is 15.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lazard Global Total Return & Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.01, compared to a current price of $18.11 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 15.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.61 and 143.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.36. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI), the current ROE % is 15.50% 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 Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.11 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.01.
GuruFocus considers Lazard Global Total Return & Fd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LGI:
ROE %: 15.50% (near median its 10-year median of 14.61)
GF Value™: $22.01 vs. price of $18.11 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 143.7% above the Asset Management median (#418 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd Business Description
Lazard Global Total Return & Inc Fd Inc is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is total return consisting of capital appreciation and income. The fund's portfolio of investments consists of different sector investments such as consumer staples, financials, consumer discretionary, healthcare, materials, sovereign debt and others.
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