Schroder Japan TrustLSE:SJG -0.52%47 ROE % is 34.35% as of Jan. 2026, which is 292% above its 10-year median of 8.77. GuruFocus rates LSE:SJG with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Asset Management companies, Schroder Japan Trust ranks better than 81.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schroder Japan Trust's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SJG'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.32 Med: 8.77 Max: 22.73
Current: 20.02
During the past 13 years, Schroder Japan Trust's highest ROE % was 22.73%. The lowest was -12.32%. And the median was 8.77%.
LSE:SJG's ROE % is ranked better than 81.6% of 1609
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.52
vs LSE:SJG: 20.02
Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) 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 (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) 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.
* 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, Schroder Japan Trust'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.
Schroder Japan Trust ROE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Schroder Japan Trust's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schroder Japan Trust'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) has a ROE % of 34.35% as of Jan. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Schroder Japan Trust and its competitors. This is 292% above median its historical median of 8.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Schroder Japan Trust ranks #296 out of 1609 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Schroder Japan Trust's ROE % too high?
Schroder Japan Trust's current ROE % of 34.35% is 292% above median its 10-year median of 8.77. The Asset Management industry median ROE % is 6.52. Schroder Japan Trust's value of 34.35% is 426.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schroder Japan Trust ranks #296 out of 1609 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schroder Japan Trust has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schroder Japan Trust's ROE % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Schroder Japan Trust ranks #296 out of 1609 companies for ROE %. This places Schroder Japan Trust in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.52. Schroder Japan Trust's value of 34.35% is 426.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.77 vs. the industry median of 6.52, Schroder Japan Trust 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 6.52, based on 1,609 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. Schroder Japan Trust's current ROE % of 34.35% is 426.8% 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 Schroder Japan Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schroder Japan Trust's current ROE % is 34.35%, which is 292% above median its own 10-year median of 8.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schroder Japan Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.48, compared to a current price of £3.84 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 34.35%, which is 292% above median its 10-year median of 8.77 and 426.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.52. Schroder Japan Trust's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG), the current ROE % is 34.35% as of Jan. 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 Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder Japan Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.84 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.48.
GuruFocus considers Schroder Japan Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SJG:
ROE %: 34.35% (292% above median its 10-year median of 8.77)
GF Value™: £5.48 vs. price of £3.84 (29.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 426.8% above the Asset Management median (#296 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SJG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schroder Japan Trust PLC is a London-based investment trust focused on Japanese equities. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio of securities listed on Japanese stock markets. The trust seeks to outperform the Tokyo Stock Price Index Total Return over time by investing in undervalued companies, including small and mid-sized businesses. It has a diversified portfolio across sectors such as industrials, Electrical Appliances, and financial services. It predominantly invests in equities and partly in other instruments like warrants, convertibles, and other derivative instruments across sectors such as consumer goods and industrials.
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