NML (Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund) Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (As of Nov. 2025) — Near Median

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NML Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure & Income Fund Inc NML
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What is Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Debt-to-Equity?

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund NML +0.19% 31 Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Nov. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates NML with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Asset Management companies, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ranks worse than 52.39% on this metric.

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.00 Mil. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $130.50 Mil. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $550.47 Mil. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.24.

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 Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

NML' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.35
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund was 0.35. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.23.

NML's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
52.39% of 962 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21 vs NML: 0.24

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund  (AMEX:NML) 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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Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund'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.

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Debt-to-Equity Chart

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Annual Data
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Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Semi-Annual Data
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NML vs VKQ, CHW, ETJ: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund'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.


Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 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 0.24 mean?
Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund (NML) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of Nov. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ranks #504 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is near median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.35. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's value of 0.24 is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ranks #504 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's Debt-to-Equity compare to VKQ and CHW?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund ranks #504 out of 962 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's value of 0.24 is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund 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 962 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. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 14.3% 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 Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund 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. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund (NML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.50, compared to a current price of $10.72 — trading 2044% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 14.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 10 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 Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund (NML), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Nov. 2025. 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 Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund (NML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.72 is trading 2044% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.50. GuruFocus considers Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NML:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (near median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: $0.50 vs. price of $10.72 (2044% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% above the Asset Management median (#504 of 962)

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


Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure &ome Fund Business Description

Address C/o Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10104-0002
Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure & Income Fund Inc is a closed-end investment management company based in the United States. Invest in Capital Markets, Chemicals, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Electric Utilities, Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers, Multi Utilities. Maximum is done in Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels.
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