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Value Partners GroupFRA:9Z1 +0.51%61 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:9Z1 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Value Partners Group ranks better than 93.13% 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 Value Partners Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9Z1'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.03
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Value Partners Group was 0.03. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.03.
FRA:9Z1's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 93.13% of 932
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs FRA:9Z1: 0.02
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.
Value Partners Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Value Partners Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value Partners Group'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:9Z1 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Value Partners Group'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.
Value Partners Group Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Value Partners Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Partners Group'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.
Value Partners Group (FRA:9Z1) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Value Partners Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Value Partners Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Partners Group ranks #64 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Value Partners Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Value Partners Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.03. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Value Partners Group's value of 0.02 is 90.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value Partners Group ranks #64 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Value Partners Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Value Partners Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Value Partners Group ranks #64 out of 932 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Value Partners Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Value Partners Group's value of 0.02 is 90.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Value Partners Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Value Partners Group 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 932 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. Value Partners Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 90.9% 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 Value Partners Group 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. Value Partners Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Value Partners Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value Partners Group (FRA:9Z1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 54.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 90.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.22. Value Partners Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Value Partners Group (FRA:9Z1), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 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 Value Partners Group (FRA:9Z1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value Partners Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 54.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44.
GuruFocus considers Value Partners Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9Z1:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €0.20 (54.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.9% below the Asset Management median (#64 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9Z1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Value Partners Group Ltd offers asset management portfolios for institutional and individual clients in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Fund options include absolute return funds, fixed-income products, alternative funds, multi-asset funds, ETFs and others. The firm provides other fund opportunities under white-label and co-branded funds.
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