What is Artisan Partners Asset Management Debt-to-Equity?
Artisan Partners Asset ManagementAPAM -0.41%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates APAM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Asset Management companies, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks worse than 81.08% 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
APAM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 1.37 Max: 3.42
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Artisan Partners Asset Management was 3.42. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.37.
APAM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 81.08% of 962
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs APAM: 0.80
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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Artisan Partners 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, Artisan Partners 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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artisan Partners 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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Artisan Partners Asset Management and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.71 to 3.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #780 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 3.42. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 0.80 is 281% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #780 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Artisan Partners Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artisan Partners Asset Management's Debt-to-Equity compare to PTY and GDV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #780 out of 962 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Artisan Partners Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 0.80 is 281% above this benchmark. Historically, Artisan Partners Asset Management's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.71 to 3.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Artisan Partners 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 962 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. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 is 281% 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 Artisan Partners 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. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.23, compared to a current price of $36.03 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 281% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Artisan Partners Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80 as of Mar. 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.03 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.23.
GuruFocus considers Artisan Partners Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for APAM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.80 (42% below median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: $47.23 vs. price of $36.03 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 281% above the Asset Management median (#780 of 962)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Business Description
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc is a investment management firm providing a range of investment strategies to a diverse group of clients around the world. Each of the company's strategies is managed by one of its several investment teams. Investment management services are offered to institutions through separate accounts and mutual funds. Artisan's investment offerings include several long-only, equity investment strategies across a multitude of market capitalization segments and investing styles in both the United States and international markets. The company operates as one segment in the investment management business. The company generates maximum portion of its revenues from clients domiciled in countries outside the United States.
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