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Aberdeen Asia-pacificome FundFAX -0.55%30 Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates FAX with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks worse than 71.47% 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FAX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.49
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund was 0.49. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.43.
FAX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.47% of 957
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs FAX: 0.49
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.
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund 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.
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome 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.
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia-pacificome 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.
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #684 out of 957 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.49. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's value of 0.49 is 133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #684 out of 957 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Debt-to-Equity compare to DSU and NOAH?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #684 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's value of 0.49 is 133.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund 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 957 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. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 133.3% 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome 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. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 133.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 8 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 as of Apr. 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.
Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its principal investment objective is to seek current income along with capital appreciation. The fund invests in Asian debt securities, Australian debt securities, European debt securities and others.
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