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Esterad Investment Co BSCBAH:ESTERAD 72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates BAH:ESTERAD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Asset Management companies, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks worse than 68.44% 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:ESTERAD'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.27 Max: 1.69
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Esterad Investment Co BSC was 1.69. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.27.
BAH:ESTERAD's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 68.44% of 960
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs BAH:ESTERAD: 0.44
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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Esterad Investment Co BSC 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.
BAH:ESTERAD vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Esterad Investment Co BSC'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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Esterad Investment Co BSC'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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Esterad Investment Co BSC and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #657 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.69. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Esterad Investment Co BSC's value of 0.44 is 109.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #657 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Esterad Investment Co BSC has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Esterad Investment Co BSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #657 out of 960 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Esterad Investment Co BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Esterad Investment Co BSC's value of 0.44 is 109.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Esterad Investment Co BSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Esterad Investment Co BSC 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 960 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. Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 109.5% 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC 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. Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esterad Investment Co BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.41, compared to a current price of BHD0.19 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 109.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Esterad Investment Co BSC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esterad Investment Co BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.19 is trading 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.41.
GuruFocus considers Esterad Investment Co BSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BAH:ESTERAD:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (63% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: BHD0.41 vs. price of BHD0.19 (53.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.5% above the Asset Management median (#657 of 960)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ESTERAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Esterad Investment Co BSC operates in the financial sector. The principal activity of the company is to invest in public and private equities, fixed income, real estate, and other asset classes in both local and international markets. It owns four key portfolio investment models including a strategic equity portfolio, fixed income portfolio, properties & income-producing assets, and a trading portfolio. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Investment income.
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