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Groupe Bruxelles LambertLTS:0IN2 +0.93%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 as of Jun. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IN2 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €83.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Asset Management companies, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks worse than 79.79% 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 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0IN2'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.83
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Groupe Bruxelles Lambert was 0.83. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.43.
LTS:0IN2's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.79% of 945
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LTS:0IN2: 0.71
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.
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert 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.
LTS:0IN2 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert'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.
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Groupe Bruxelles Lambert'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.
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (LTS:0IN2) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Groupe Bruxelles Lambert and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks #754 out of 945 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.83. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's value of 0.71 is 238.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks #754 out of 945 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks #754 out of 945 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Groupe Bruxelles Lambert in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's value of 0.71 is 238.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert has consistently been above 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 945 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. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 is 238.1% above 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 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert 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. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe Bruxelles Lambert stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (LTS:0IN2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.12, compared to a current price of €72.93 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 238.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (LTS:0IN2), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 as of Jun. 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.
Is Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (LTS:0IN2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €72.93 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €83.12.
GuruFocus considers Groupe Bruxelles Lambert to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IN2:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.71 (65% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: €83.12 vs. price of €72.93 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 238.1% above the Asset Management median (#754 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IN2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA is an investment holding company. The company operates as a foremost investor in Europe, focused on long-term value creation. The business activities of the firm are operated through Holding, Imerys, Webhelp/Sapiens, Canyon/GfG CapitaL, and Sienna Investment Managers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe and also has a presence in Asia-Oceania, North America, and other countries. The segments of the company are Holding, Imerys, Canyon, Affidea, Sanoptis, and others.
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