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Invesco Asia Dragon TrustLSE:IAD +0.20%39 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates LSE:IAD with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Asset Management companies, Invesco Asia Dragon Trust ranks better than 84.52% 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 Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:IAD'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Invesco Asia Dragon Trust was 0.06. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.05.
LSE:IAD's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 84.52% of 956
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LSE:IAD: 0.04
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.
Invesco Asia Dragon Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Invesco Asia Dragon 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:IAD vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Invesco Asia Dragon 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.
Invesco Asia Dragon Trust Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Invesco Asia Dragon 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.
Invesco Asia Dragon Trust (LSE:IAD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Invesco Asia Dragon Trust and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Invesco Asia Dragon Trust ranks #148 out of 956 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.06. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's value of 0.04 is 81% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Invesco Asia Dragon Trust ranks #148 out of 956 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Invesco Asia Dragon Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Invesco Asia Dragon Trust ranks #148 out of 956 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Invesco Asia Dragon Trust in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's value of 0.04 is 81% below this benchmark. Historically, Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Invesco Asia Dragon 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 956 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. Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 81% 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 Invesco Asia Dragon 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. Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Invesco Asia Dragon Trust stock overvalued right now?
Invesco Asia Dragon Trust (LSE:IAD) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 81% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Invesco Asia Dragon Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 3 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 Invesco Asia Dragon Trust (LSE:IAD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Apr. 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.
Invesco Asia Dragon Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment company. The business of the Company is to invest shareholders' funds with the spreading investment risk and generating sustainable and long-term returns for shareholders. The Company's purpose is to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth and income by investing in a diversified portfolio of Asian and Australasian companies. The company invests in Food, Beverage, and Tobacco, Real Estate, Banks, Automobiles and Components, Capital Goods, Insurance, Technology Hardware and Equipment, Utilities, and other sectors.
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