MAARF (Quants Research Institute Holdings) Debt-to-Equity: 0.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — 1840% Above Median

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MAARF Quants Research Institute Holdings Inc MAARF
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What is Quants Research Institute Holdings Debt-to-Equity?

Quants Research Institute Holdings MAARF 80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1840% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates MAARF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.13. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Capital Markets companies, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks worse than 70.82% on this metric.

Quants Research Institute Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.0 Mil. Quants Research Institute Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.4 Mil. Quants Research Institute Holdings's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.6 Mil. Quants Research Institute Holdings's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.97.

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 Quants Research Institute Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MAARF' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.05   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.97

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Quants Research Institute Holdings was 1.08. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.05.

MAARF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
70.82% of 610 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.305 vs MAARF: 0.97

Quants Research Institute Holdings  (OTCPK:MAARF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Quants Research Institute Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quants Research Institute Holdings'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.

Quants Research Institute Holdings Debt-to-Equity Chart

Quants Research Institute Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.19 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.14

Quants Research Institute Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep20 Sep21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.01 0.14 1.08 0.97

MAARF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Quants Research Institute Holdings'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.


Quants Research Institute Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Quants Research Institute Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quants Research Institute Holdings's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Quants Research Institute Holdings Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Quants Research Institute Holdings's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Quants Research Institute Holdings's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 mean?
Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Quants Research Institute Holdings and its competitors. This is 1840% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks #432 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Quants Research Institute Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Quants Research Institute Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 is 1840% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Quants Research Institute Holdings' value of 0.97 is 218% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks #432 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Quants Research Institute Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quants Research Institute Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks #432 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Quants Research Institute Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Quants Research Institute Holdings' value of 0.97 is 218% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Quants Research Institute Holdings 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.31, based on 610 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. Quants Research Institute Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 is 218% 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quants Research Institute Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.97, which is 1840% above 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.97. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.13, compared to a current price of $8.46 — trading 71.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.97, which is 1840% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 218% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.31. Quants Research Institute Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.97 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quants Research Institute Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.46 is trading 71.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.13.

Key valuation signals for MAARF:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.97 (1840% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
  • GF Value™: $30.13 vs. price of $8.46 (71.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 218% above the Capital Markets median (#432 of 610)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MAARF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Quants Research Institute Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 9552:Japan
Address 1-8-1 Marunouchi, Marunouchi Trust Tower N Building 17 Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Quants Research Institute Holdings Inc, formerly M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc is a technology-based M&A brokerage company.
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