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CT Private Equity TrustLSE:CTPE 64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTPE with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 952 Asset Management companies, CT Private Equity Trust ranks better than 52.21% 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 CT Private Equity Trust's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CTPE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.25
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CT Private Equity Trust was 0.25. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.11.
LSE:CTPE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.21% of 952
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LSE:CTPE: 0.20
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.
CT Private Equity Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CT Private Equity Trust Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:CTPE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, CT Private Equity 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.
CT Private Equity Trust Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CT Private Equity Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CT Private Equity 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.
CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CT Private Equity Trust and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, CT Private Equity Trust's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, CT Private Equity Trust ranks #455 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is CT Private Equity Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CT Private Equity Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.25. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. CT Private Equity Trust's value of 0.20 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CT Private Equity Trust ranks #455 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CT Private Equity Trust has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CT Private Equity Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CT Private Equity Trust ranks #455 out of 952 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts CT Private Equity Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. CT Private Equity Trust's value of 0.20 is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, CT Private Equity Trust's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.21, CT Private Equity Trust 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 952 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. CT Private Equity Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 4.8% 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 CT Private Equity Trust 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. CT Private Equity Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CT Private Equity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.29, compared to a current price of £5.00 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 4.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. CT Private Equity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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 CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Private Equity Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.00 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.29.
GuruFocus considers CT Private Equity Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTPE:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (82% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: £6.29 vs. price of £5.00 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Asset Management median (#455 of 952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CT Private Equity Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. Its core business is the management of long-term borrowings by investing them in private equity assets. Its objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through investment in private equity assets, whilst providing shareholders with a predictable and above average level of dividend funded from a combination of the Company's revenue and realised capital profits. Its portfolio is comprised of private equity focused limited partnerships, offshore funds, investment companies and investment trusts. The company may also make direct private equity investments, mainly through co-investment with the funds in which the company is invested.
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