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Blackrock Core Bond TrustBHK -0.22%49 Debt-to-Equity is 0.50 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates BHK with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Blackrock Core Bond Trust ranks worse than 72.07% 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 Blackrock Core Bond Trust's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BHK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.66
Current: 0.5
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Blackrock Core Bond Trust was 0.66. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.48.
BHK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.07% of 931
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs BHK: 0.50
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.
Blackrock Core Bond Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Blackrock Core Bond Trust 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, Blackrock Core Bond Trust'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.
Blackrock Core Bond Trust Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Core Bond Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Core Bond Trust'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.
Blackrock Core Bond Trust (BHK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Blackrock Core Bond Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Blackrock Core Bond Trust's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.32 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Core Bond Trust ranks #671 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Blackrock Core Bond Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Blackrock Core Bond Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 is near median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.66. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Blackrock Core Bond Trust's value of 0.50 is 127.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Core Bond Trust ranks #671 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Blackrock Core Bond Trust has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Core Bond Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to GAIN and BOT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Core Bond Trust ranks #671 out of 931 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Blackrock Core Bond Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Blackrock Core Bond Trust's value of 0.50 is 127.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Blackrock Core Bond Trust's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.32 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Blackrock Core Bond Trust 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 0.22, based on 931 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. Blackrock Core Bond Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 is 127.3% 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 Blackrock Core Bond Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Core Bond Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Core Bond Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Core Bond Trust (BHK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.34, compared to a current price of $8.94 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 127.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.22. Blackrock Core Bond Trust's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Blackrock Core Bond Trust (BHK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50 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 Blackrock Core Bond Trust (BHK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Core Bond Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.94 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.34.
GuruFocus considers Blackrock Core Bond Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BHK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.50 (near median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $7.34 vs. price of $8.94 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127.3% above the Asset Management median (#671 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BHK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blackrock Core Bond Trust is a closed-ended management investment company. Its objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation. The trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 75% of its managed assets in bonds that are investment-grade quality at the time of investment. The trust, under a normal market scenario, will invest in a range of bonds, including corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities, and mortgage-related securities.
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