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Lument Finance TrustLFT -6.54%38 Debt-to-Equity is 3.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates LFT with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, Lument Finance Trust ranks worse than 93.56% 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 Lument Finance Trust's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LFT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05 Med: 4.58 Max: 9.52
Current: 3.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lument Finance Trust was 9.52. The lowest was 2.05. And the median was 4.58.
LFT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.56% of 683
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs LFT: 3.08
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.
Lument Finance Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lument Finance Trust Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lument Finance Trust'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.
LFT vs LOAN, SACH, GPMT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Lument Finance Trust'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.
Lument Finance Trust Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Lument Finance Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lument Finance Trust'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.
Lument Finance Trust (LFT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lument Finance Trust and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Lument Finance Trust's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.05 to 9.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Lument Finance Trust ranks #639 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Lument Finance Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lument Finance Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.08 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 9.52. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Lument Finance Trust's value of 3.08 is 294.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lument Finance Trust ranks #639 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lument Finance Trust has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lument Finance Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to LOAN and SACH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Lument Finance Trust ranks #639 out of 683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lument Finance Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Lument Finance Trust's value of 3.08 is 294.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lument Finance Trust's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.05 to 9.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Lument Finance Trust 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 a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 683 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. Lument Finance Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.08 is 294.9% 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 Lument Finance Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lument Finance Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.08, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lument Finance Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lument Finance Trust (LFT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.35, compared to a current price of $0.74 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.08, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 294.9% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Lument Finance Trust's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 Lument Finance Trust (LFT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.08 as of Mar. 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 Lument Finance Trust (LFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lument Finance Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.74 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.35.
GuruFocus considers Lument Finance Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LFT:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.08 (33% below median its 10-year median of 4.58)
GF Value™: $1.35 vs. price of $0.74 (45.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 294.9% above the REITs median (#639 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lument Finance Trust Inc operates as a real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in investment, financing, and management of a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments. It invests in transitional floating-rate commercial real estate mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities, fixed-rate loans, construction loans, and other CRE debt instruments.
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