EMO (ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund) Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (As of May. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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EMO ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc EMO
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Price $54.37
GF Value $80.98
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Debt-to-Equity?

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund EMO -0.09% 51 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of May. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates EMO with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 948 Asset Management companies, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund ranks better than 55.49% on this metric.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $198.5 Mil. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $1,120.8 Mil. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.18.

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 ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

EMO' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.47
Current: 0.18

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund was 0.47. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.33.

EMO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
55.49% of 948 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21 vs EMO: 0.18

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund  (NYSE:EMO) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity 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.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Debt-to-Equity Chart

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.35 0.33 0.33 0.22 0.16

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 0.22 0.23 0.16 0.18

EMO vs EVV, PSEC, PTA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity 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.


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 mean?
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund ranks #422 out of 948 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.47. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's value of 0.18 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund ranks #422 out of 948 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Debt-to-Equity compare to EVV and PSEC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund ranks #422 out of 948 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's value of 0.18 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.21, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity 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 948 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. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 14.3% 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 ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity 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. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $80.98, compared to a current price of $54.37 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 14.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of May. 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 ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $54.37 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $80.98. GuruFocus considers ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EMO:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: $80.98 vs. price of $54.37 (32.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 14.3% below the Asset Management median (#422 of 948)

No single metric tells the full story. See the EMO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide long-term investors with a high level of total return with an emphasis on cash distributions. The Fund considers investments in midstream entities as those entities that provide midstream services including the gathering, transporting, processing, fractionation, storing, refining, and distribution of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas.
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