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SEI Investments CoFRA:SI3 98 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:SI3 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Asset Management companies, SEI Investments Co ranks better than 87.81% 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 SEI Investments Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SI3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SEI Investments Co was 0.04. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.
FRA:SI3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 87.81% of 960
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs FRA:SI3: 0.03
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.
SEI Investments Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SEI Investments Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SEI Investments Co'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:SI3 vs PSLV, EQH, IVZ: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, SEI Investments Co'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.
SEI Investments Co Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SEI Investments Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SEI Investments Co'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.
SEI Investments Co (FRA:SI3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SEI Investments Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, SEI Investments Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, SEI Investments Co ranks #117 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is SEI Investments Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SEI Investments Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.04. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. SEI Investments Co's value of 0.03 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SEI Investments Co ranks #117 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SEI Investments Co has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEI Investments Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to PSLV and EQH?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SEI Investments Co ranks #117 out of 960 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places SEI Investments Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. SEI Investments Co's value of 0.03 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, SEI Investments Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.21, SEI Investments Co 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 960 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. SEI Investments Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 85.7% 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 SEI Investments Co 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. SEI Investments Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SEI Investments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEI Investments Co (FRA:SI3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.26, compared to a current price of €87.50 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 85.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. SEI Investments Co's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 SEI Investments Co (FRA:SI3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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 SEI Investments Co (FRA:SI3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEI Investments Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €87.50 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.26.
GuruFocus considers SEI Investments Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SI3:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: €79.26 vs. price of €87.50 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% below the Asset Management median (#117 of 960)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SI3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SEI Investments provides investment processing, management, and operations services to financial institutions, asset managers, asset owners, and financial advisors in four material segments: private banks, investment advisors, institutional investors, and investment managers. SEI also has a minority interest in LSV Asset Management, a value equity asset manager with about $99 billion in assets under management. As of December 2025, SEI (including LSV) manages, administers, or advises about $1.9 trillion in assets.
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