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Acadian Asset ManagementAAMI -1.87%80 Debt-to-Equity is 2.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates AAMI with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Asset Management companies, Acadian Asset Management ranks worse than 97.39% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AAMI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.3 Med: 3.23 Max: 104.73
Current: 4.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Acadian Asset Management was 104.73. The lowest was -50.30. And the median was 3.23.
AAMI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.39% of 957
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs AAMI: 4.45
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Acadian Asset Management Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Acadian Asset Management Debt-to-Equity 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, Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Acadian Asset Management Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.80 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #932 out of 957 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Acadian Asset Management's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.80 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.23. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Acadian Asset Management's value of 2.80 is 1233.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #932 out of 957 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acadian Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity compare to JPC and EXG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #932 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Acadian Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Acadian Asset Management's value of 2.80 is 1233.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Acadian Asset Management 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acadian Asset Management's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.80 is 1233.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadian Asset Management's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.80, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.72, compared to a current price of $89.85 — trading 105.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.80, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 1233.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Acadian Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadian Asset Management (AAMI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.80 as of Jun. 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 Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $89.85 is trading 105.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.72.
GuruFocus considers Acadian Asset Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAMI:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.80 (13% below median its 10-year median of 3.23)
GF Value™: $43.72 vs. price of $89.85 (105.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1233.3% above the Asset Management median (#932 of 957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadian Asset Management Inc is a holding company that operates a systematic investment management business through its subsidiary, that offers institutional investors across the globe access to a diversified array of systematic investment strategies designed to meet a range of risk and return objectives.
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