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Bancroft FundBCV +0.83%37 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates BCV with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Asset Management companies, Bancroft Fund ranks better than 99.9% 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 Bancroft Fund's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BCV'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.01
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bancroft Fund was 0.01. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.01.
BCV's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.9% of 962
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs BCV: 0.01
Bancroft Fund (AMEX:BCV) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Bancroft Fund Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bancroft Fund Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bancroft Fund'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Bancroft Fund'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.
Bancroft Fund Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bancroft Fund's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bancroft Fund'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.
Bancroft Fund (BCV) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bancroft Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.01. Over the past decade, Bancroft Fund's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Bancroft Fund ranks #1 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Bancroft Fund's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bancroft Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is near median its 10-year median of 0.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.01. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Bancroft Fund's value of 0.01 is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bancroft Fund ranks #1 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bancroft Fund has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bancroft Fund's Debt-to-Equity compare to EVG and WHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bancroft Fund ranks #1 out of 962 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bancroft Fund in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Bancroft Fund's value of 0.01 is 95.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bancroft Fund's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Bancroft Fund 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 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. Bancroft Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 95.2% 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 Bancroft Fund 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. Bancroft Fund's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bancroft Fund stock overvalued right now?
Bancroft Fund (BCV) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 95.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Bancroft Fund's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Bancroft Fund (BCV), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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.
Bancroft Fund Ltd is a diversified closed-end management company. It operates as a closed-ended equity mutual fund. The funds' main objective is to provide income and potential for capital appreciation. With the intent to achieve its objective, the company invests in convertible and equity securities. It invests across different industries such as Computer Software and Services, Energy and Utilities, Health Care among others.
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