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Bevest ASAFRA:5FM0 -1.09%52 Debt-to-Equity is 1.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:5FM0 with a GF Score™ of 52/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 Asset Management companies, Bevest ASA ranks worse than 95.8% 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 Bevest ASA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5FM0'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 1.56 Max: 7.08
Current: 2.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bevest ASA was 7.08. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 1.56.
FRA:5FM0's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 95.8% of 928
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs FRA:5FM0: 2.56
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.
Bevest ASA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bevest ASA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bevest ASA'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.
FRA:5FM0 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Bevest ASA'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.
Bevest ASA Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bevest ASA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bevest ASA'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.
Bevest ASA (FRA:5FM0) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.73 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bevest ASA and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Bevest ASA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.15 to 7.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Bevest ASA ranks #889 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Bevest ASA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bevest ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.73 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 7.08. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Bevest ASA's value of 1.73 is 686.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bevest ASA ranks #889 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bevest ASA has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bevest ASA's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bevest ASA ranks #889 out of 928 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bevest ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Bevest ASA's value of 1.73 is 686.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bevest ASA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.15 to 7.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Bevest ASA 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 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. Bevest ASA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.73 is 686.4% 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 Bevest ASA 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. Bevest ASA's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.73, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bevest ASA stock overvalued right now?
Bevest ASA (FRA:5FM0) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.73. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.73, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 686.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.22. Bevest ASA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 Bevest ASA (FRA:5FM0), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.73 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.
Bevest ASA is engaged in investment and ownership activities in sectors including industrial production, real estate, and seafood. It operates through portfolio companies across multiple countries and follows a long-term ownership approach in managing its investments.
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