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Aberdeen Asia FocusLSE:AAS +1.91%40 Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 as of Jan. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAS with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks better than 71.04% 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 Focus's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AAS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.16
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Aberdeen Asia Focus was 0.16. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.13.
LSE:AAS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 71.04% of 960
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LSE:AAS: 0.09
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 Focus Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Aberdeen Asia Focus Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Asia Focus'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.
LSE:AAS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia Focus'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 Focus Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia Focus's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia Focus'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 Focus (LSE:AAS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Aberdeen Asia Focus and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Asia Focus' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #278 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Aberdeen Asia Focus' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.16. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Aberdeen Asia Focus' value of 0.09 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #278 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Asia Focus has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia Focus' Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #278 out of 960 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Aberdeen Asia Focus in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Aberdeen Asia Focus' value of 0.09 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Asia Focus' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Aberdeen Asia Focus 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. Aberdeen Asia Focus's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 57.1% 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 Aberdeen Asia Focus 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 Focus's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 57.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Aberdeen Asia Focus' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Focus (LSE:AAS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 as of Jan. 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.
abrdn Asia Focus PLC is a closed-end investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company focuses on identifying and investing in well-managed smaller companies across Asia (excluding Japan) that demonstrate strong growth potential. The company aims to maximise total return to shareholders over the long term from a portfolio made up predominantly of quoted smaller companies. Its investments span multiple industries and economies, generating returns through capital appreciation. The company is engaged in a single segment of business activity, being investment business.
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