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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 Gabelli Merchant Partners's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:GMPP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.06
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gabelli Merchant Partners was 0.06. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
LSE:GMPP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.44% of 960
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LSE:GMPP: 0.06
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.
Gabelli Merchant Partners Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gabelli Merchant Partners 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:GMPP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Merchant Partners'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.
Gabelli Merchant Partners Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Merchant Partners's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Merchant Partners'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.
Gabelli Merchant Partners (LSE:GMPP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gabelli Merchant Partners and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Merchant Partners ranks #207 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Gabelli Merchant Partners' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gabelli Merchant Partners' current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Gabelli Merchant Partners' value of 0.06 is 71.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Merchant Partners ranks #207 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Merchant Partners has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Merchant Partners' Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Merchant Partners ranks #207 out of 960 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gabelli Merchant Partners in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Gabelli Merchant Partners' value of 0.06 is 71.4% below this benchmark. 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. Gabelli Merchant Partners's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 71.4% 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 Gabelli Merchant Partners 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. Gabelli Merchant Partners's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Merchant Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Merchant Partners (LSE:GMPP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.58, compared to a current price of $7.30 — trading 58.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 and 71.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Gabelli Merchant Partners' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Gabelli Merchant Partners (LSE:GMPP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 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 Gabelli Merchant Partners (LSE:GMPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Merchant Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.30 is trading 58.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.58.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Merchant Partners to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:GMPP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.06
GF Value™: $17.58 vs. price of $7.30 (58.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.4% below the Asset Management median (#207 of 960)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GMPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabelli Merchant Partners PLC is an investment company based in the United Kingdom. Its investment objective is to seek to generate total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The Company will seek a secondary objective of the protection of capital, uncorrelated with equity and fixed income markets.
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