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Finsbury Growth &ome TrustLSE:FGT +0.60%29 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates LSE:FGT with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Asset Management companies, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust ranks better than 88.65% 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 Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FGT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Finsbury Growth &ome Trust was 0.04. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.02.
LSE:FGT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 88.65% of 943
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LSE:FGT: 0.03
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.
Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Finsbury Growth &ome 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:FGT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Finsbury Growth &ome 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.
Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Finsbury Growth &ome 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.
Finsbury Growth &ome Trust (LSE:FGT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Finsbury Growth &ome Trust and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust ranks #107 out of 943 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.04. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's value of 0.03 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust ranks #107 out of 943 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust ranks #107 out of 943 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Finsbury Growth &ome Trust in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's value of 0.03 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Finsbury Growth &ome 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 943 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. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 85.7% 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 Finsbury Growth &ome 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. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Finsbury Growth &ome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Finsbury Growth &ome Trust (LSE:FGT) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 85.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 2 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 Finsbury Growth &ome Trust (LSE:FGT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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.
Finsbury Growth & Income Trust PLC is an alternative investment fund achieving capital and income growth and providing shareholders with a total return in excess of that of the FTSE All-Share Index. The Company is engaged in a single segment of business, being the investments business. Geographically, the company operates within the United Kingdom, The United States of America, France and the Netherlands and generates a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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