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What is Harbourvest Global Private Equity Debt-to-Equity?
Harbourvest Global Private EquityCHIX:HVPEL 33 Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Jul. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HVPEL with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 Asset Management companies, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks better than 63.25% 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HVPEl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Harbourvest Global Private Equity was 0.13. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.09.
CHIX:HVPEl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 63.25% of 928
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs CHIX:HVPEl: 0.13
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.
Harbourvest Global Private Equity Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Harbourvest Global Private Equity 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.
Harbourvest Global Private Equity Debt-to-Equity Chart
CHIX:HVPEL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Harbourvest Global Private Equity'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.
Harbourvest Global Private Equity Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harbourvest Global Private Equity'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.
Harbourvest Global Private Equity (CHIX:HVPEL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 as of Jul. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Harbourvest Global Private Equity and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #341 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.13. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's value of 0.14 is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #341 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Harbourvest Global Private Equity has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #341 out of 928 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Harbourvest Global Private Equity in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's value of 0.14 is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Harbourvest Global Private Equity 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 0.22, based on 928 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. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 36.4% 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity 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. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbourvest Global Private Equity stock overvalued right now?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity (CHIX:HVPEL) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 36.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.22. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity (CHIX:HVPEL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Jul. 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.
Harbourvest Global Private Equity Ltd is a closed-ended investment company. Its investment objective is to generate superior shareholder returns through long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments as well as private market assets other than private equity where it identifies attractive opportunities. The company's revenue comprises of investment income including interest from cash and equivalents and dividends. The company has a presence in the North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World.
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