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Frenkel Topping GroupLSE:FEN 46 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 567% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates LSE:FEN with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Asset Management companies, Frenkel Topping Group ranks better than 52.14% 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 Frenkel Topping Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FEN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Frenkel Topping Group was 0.20. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.
LSE:FEN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.14% of 957
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LSE:FEN: 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.
Frenkel Topping Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Frenkel Topping Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frenkel Topping Group'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:FEN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Frenkel Topping Group'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.
Frenkel Topping Group Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Frenkel Topping Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frenkel Topping Group'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.
Frenkel Topping Group (LSE:FEN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Frenkel Topping Group and its competitors. This is 567% above median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Frenkel Topping Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Frenkel Topping Group ranks #458 out of 957 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Frenkel Topping Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Frenkel Topping Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 567% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.20. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Frenkel Topping Group's value of 0.20 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frenkel Topping Group ranks #458 out of 957 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Frenkel Topping Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frenkel Topping Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Frenkel Topping Group ranks #458 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Frenkel Topping Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Frenkel Topping Group's value of 0.20 is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Frenkel Topping Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Frenkel Topping Group 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 957 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. Frenkel Topping Group'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 Frenkel Topping Group 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. Frenkel Topping Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 567% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frenkel Topping Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frenkel Topping Group (LSE:FEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.61, compared to a current price of £0.50 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 567% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 4.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Frenkel Topping Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Frenkel Topping Group (LSE:FEN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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 Frenkel Topping Group (LSE:FEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frenkel Topping Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.50 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.61.
GuruFocus considers Frenkel Topping Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FEN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (567% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: £0.61 vs. price of £0.50 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Asset Management median (#458 of 957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frenkel Topping Group PLC is a part of the financial services domain in the United Kingdom. Its business involves the provision of specialist independent financial advice and wealth management focused on asset protection. The operating segment includes financial services, Costs Law, Other Professional Services and Central Services. Its primary objective is to grow the assets under management. The company derives revenue mainly from its activities in the United Kingdom.
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