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EMV CapitalLSE:EMVC 45 Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 as of Dec. 2025, which is 183% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates LSE:EMVC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Asset Management companies, EMV Capital ranks better than 55.82% 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 EMV Capital's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:EMVC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of EMV Capital was 0.17. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.06.
LSE:EMVC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.82% of 962
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LSE:EMVC: 0.17
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.
EMV Capital Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
EMV Capital Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EMV Capital'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:EMVC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, EMV Capital'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.
EMV Capital Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, EMV Capital's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EMV Capital'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.
EMV Capital (LSE:EMVC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on EMV Capital and its competitors. This is 183% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, EMV Capital's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, EMV Capital ranks #425 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is EMV Capital's Debt-to-Equity too high?
EMV Capital's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 183% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.17. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. EMV Capital's value of 0.17 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EMV Capital ranks #425 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EMV Capital has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EMV Capital's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, EMV Capital ranks #425 out of 962 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts EMV Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. EMV Capital's value of 0.17 is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, EMV Capital's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.21, EMV Capital 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 962 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. EMV Capital's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 19% 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 EMV Capital 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. EMV Capital's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 183% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EMV Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EMV Capital (LSE:EMVC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.88, compared to a current price of £0.53 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 183% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 19% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. EMV Capital's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 EMV Capital (LSE:EMVC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 as of Dec. 2025. 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 EMV Capital (LSE:EMVC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EMV Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.53 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.88.
GuruFocus considers EMV Capital to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:EMVC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.17 (183% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: £0.88 vs. price of £0.53 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Asset Management median (#425 of 962)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:EMVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EMV Capital PLC is a deep tech and life sciences venture capital investment group with an international portfolio of high-growth companies. With a strategic focus on generating superior returns for investors from the fast-growing sectors and technologies that will define its future; It invests in, manages and strengthens early-stage IP-rich companies. The company holds both direct equity stakes and carried interest in its portfolio companies, creating an evergreen structure that supports extensive growth and value creation. Its approach is characterized by its proactive management style, aiming to advance portfolio companies to critical value inflection points by actively engaging with them.
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