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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 New England Realty Associates LP's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NEN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.06 Med: -6.87 Max: -5.68
Current: -6.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of New England Realty Associates LP was -5.68. The lowest was -8.06. And the median was -6.87.
NEN's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Real Estate industry.
Industry Median: 0.73
vs NEN: -6.62
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.
New England Realty Associates LP Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
New England Realty Associates LP 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.
New England Realty Associates LP Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, New England Realty Associates LP'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.
New England Realty Associates LP Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, New England Realty Associates LP's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New England Realty Associates LP'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.
New England Realty Associates LP (NEN) has a Debt-to-Equity of -6.62 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on New England Realty Associates LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, New England Realty Associates LP ranks #999999 out of 1542 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is New England Realty Associates LP's Debt-to-Equity too high?
New England Realty Associates LP's current Debt-to-Equity is -6.62. Based on the distribution chart, New England Realty Associates LP ranks #999999 out of 1542 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, New England Realty Associates LP has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New England Realty Associates LP's Debt-to-Equity compare to RMAX and DOUG?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, New England Realty Associates LP ranks #999999 out of 1542 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places New England Realty Associates LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.73, based on 1,542 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 New England Realty Associates LP and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New England Realty Associates LP's current Debt-to-Equity is -6.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New England Realty Associates LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New England Realty Associates LP (NEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.44, compared to a current price of $56.30 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -6.62. New England Realty Associates LP's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 New England Realty Associates LP (NEN), the current Debt-to-Equity is -6.62 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 New England Realty Associates LP (NEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New England Realty Associates LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.30 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.44.
GuruFocus considers New England Realty Associates LP to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NEN:
Debt-to-Equity: -6.62
GF Value™: $92.44 vs. price of $56.30 (39.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New England Realty Associates LP is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, holding for investment, operating, and selling real estate. The Partnership owns and operates various residential apartments, condominium units, and commercial properties located in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The company generates revenue from rental income from residential and commercial properties recognized over the term of the related lease. The long-term goals of the Partnership are to manage, rent, and improve its properties and to acquire additional properties with income and capital appreciation potential as suitable opportunities arise.
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