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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 Verisk Analytics's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0LP3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.96 Med: 1.58 Max: 45.04
Current: -3.96
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Verisk Analytics was 45.04. The lowest was -3.96. And the median was 1.58.
LTS:0LP3's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.33
vs LTS:0LP3: -3.96
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.
Verisk Analytics Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Verisk Analytics Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verisk Analytics'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.
LTS:0LP3 vs EFX, BAH, FCN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Verisk Analytics'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.
Verisk Analytics Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Verisk Analytics's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verisk Analytics'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.
Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) has a Debt-to-Equity of -3.96 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Verisk Analytics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #999999 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Verisk Analytics' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Verisk Analytics' current Debt-to-Equity is -3.96. Based on the distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #999999 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Verisk Analytics has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verisk Analytics' Debt-to-Equity compare to EFX and BAH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #999999 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Verisk Analytics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. 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 a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, 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. 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 Verisk Analytics and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verisk Analytics's current Debt-to-Equity is -3.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verisk Analytics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $315.28, compared to a current price of $199.51 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -3.96. Verisk Analytics' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3), the current Debt-to-Equity is -3.96 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.
Is Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $199.51 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $315.28.
GuruFocus considers Verisk Analytics to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LP3:
Debt-to-Equity: -3.96
GF Value™: $315.28 vs. price of $199.51 (36.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LP3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Verisk is a leading data, analytics, and technology provider for property-casualty insurers. Verisk traces its history to Insurance Services Office, a nonprofit advisory organization founded in 1971 by US P&C insurers. ISO was formed as an association of insurance companies to assist with a variety of insurance use cases, such as reporting to regulators, defining policies, and determining independent premium rates. As the firm expanded its use cases, it became a for-profit company, renamed Verisk, and went public in 2009. Verisk's single segment (insurance) provides underwriting solutions, including forms, rules, loss costs, and catastrophe modeling. For claims, Verisk's solutions include property repair estimates and antifraud tools. About 83% of Verisk's revenue is US-based.
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