NML (Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund) ROE %: 12.48% (As of Nov. 2025) — 3571% Above Median

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NML Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure & Income Fund Inc NML
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What is Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ROE %?

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund NML +0.19% 31 ROE % is 12.48% as of Nov. 2025, which is 3571% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates NML with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Asset Management companies, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ranks worse than 71.45% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $67.81 Mil. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $543.44 Mil. Therefore, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 12.48%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

NML' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.95   Med: 0.34   Max: 42.24
Current: 0.83

During the past 13 years, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's highest ROE % was 42.24%. The lowest was -45.95%. And the median was 0.34%.

NML's ROE % is ranked worse than
71.45% of 1611 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.64 vs NML: 0.83

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund  (AMEX:NML) 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:

ROE %(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=67.806/543.441
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(67.806 / 70.908)*(70.908 / 713.0635)*(713.0635 / 543.441)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=95.63 %*0.0994*1.3121
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=9.51 %*1.3121
=12.48 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=67.806/543.441
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (67.806 / 68.164) * (68.164 / 70.908) * (70.908 / 713.0635) * (713.0635 / 543.441)
= Tax Burden * Pretax Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.9947 * 96.13 % * 0.0994 * 1.3121
=12.48 %

Note: The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 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.


Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ROE % Related Terms


Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's ROE % 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.

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ROE % Chart

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROE %
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Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Semi-Annual Data
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NML vs VKQ, CHW, ETJ: ROE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome 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.


Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ROE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's ROE % falls into.


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Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ROE % Calculation

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Nov. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=4.638/( (585.535+550.466)/ 2 )
=4.638/568.0005
=0.82 %

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: May. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=67.806/( (536.416+550.466)/ 2 )
=67.806/543.441
=12.48 %

* 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 (Nov. 2025) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 12.48% mean?
Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund (NML) has a ROE % of 12.48% as of Nov. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund and its competitors. This is 3571% above median its historical median of 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ranks #1151 out of 1611 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's ROE % too high?
Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's current ROE % of 12.48% is 3571% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. The Asset Management industry median ROE % is 6.64. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's value of 12.48% is 88% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ranks #1151 out of 1611 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's ROE % compare to VKQ and CHW?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ranks #1151 out of 1611 companies for ROE %. This places Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.64. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's value of 12.48% is 88% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 6.64, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome 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 6.64, 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. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's current ROE % of 12.48% is 88% 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 Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's current ROE % is 12.48%, which is 3571% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund (NML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.50, compared to a current price of $10.72 — trading 2044% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 12.48%, which is 3571% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 88% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.64. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 10 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 Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund (NML), the current ROE % is 12.48% as of Nov. 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 Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund (NML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.72 is trading 2044% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.50. GuruFocus considers Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NML:

  • ROE %: 12.48% (3571% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $0.50 vs. price of $10.72 (2044% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88% above the Asset Management median (#1151 of 1611)

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


Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Business Description

Address C/o Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10104-0002
Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure & Income Fund Inc is a closed-end investment management company based in the United States. Invest in Capital Markets, Chemicals, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Electric Utilities, Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers, Multi Utilities. Maximum is done in Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels.
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