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GQG PartnersASX:GQG -4.36%28 Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates ASX:GQG with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 949 Asset Management companies, GQG Partners ranks better than 78.5% 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 GQG Partners's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GQG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.06
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of GQG Partners was 0.06. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.05.
ASX:GQG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.5% of 949
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs ASX:GQG: 0.06
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.
GQG Partners Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
GQG Partners Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GQG Partners's Debt-to-Equity 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.
ASX:GQG vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, GQG Partners'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.
GQG Partners Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, GQG Partners's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GQG Partners'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.
GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GQG Partners and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, GQG Partners' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, GQG Partners ranks #204 out of 949 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is GQG Partners' Debt-to-Equity too high?
GQG Partners' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.06. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. GQG Partners' value of 0.06 is 71.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GQG Partners ranks #204 out of 949 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GQG Partners has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GQG Partners' Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GQG Partners ranks #204 out of 949 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places GQG Partners in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. GQG Partners' value of 0.06 is 71.4% below this benchmark. Historically, GQG Partners' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.21, GQG Partners has consistently been below 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 949 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. GQG Partners's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 71.4% below 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 GQG Partners 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. GQG Partners's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GQG Partners stock overvalued right now?
GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 71.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. GQG Partners' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 GQG Partners (ASX:GQG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 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.
Established in 2016, GQG Partners is a global boutique asset management firm mainly focused on active equity portfolios. The company offers investment advisory and portfolio management services. GQG Partners manages money for investors around the world, including pension funds, sovereign funds, wealth management firms, and other financial institutions. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, GQG also has operations in New York, Seattle, London, Sydney, and other locations.
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