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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 PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PCN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.66
Current: 0.2
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund was 0.66. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.20.
PCN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.27% of 949
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs PCN: 0.20
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.
PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund 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.
PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy 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.
PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund'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.
PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund (PCN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund ranks #453 out of 949 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is near median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.66. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's value of 0.20 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund ranks #453 out of 949 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's Debt-to-Equity compare to AWF and BBDC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund ranks #453 out of 949 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's value of 0.20 is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.21, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund has consistently been below 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 949 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. PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 4.8% below 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 PIMCOorate &ome Strategy 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. PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund (PCN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.80, compared to a current price of $11.66 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 4.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund (PCN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Dec. 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 PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund (PCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.66 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.80.
GuruFocus considers PIMCOorate &ome Strategy Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PCN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (near median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: $10.80 vs. price of $11.66 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Asset Management median (#453 of 949)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund is a closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to seek high current income with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. It invests in corporate bonds and notes, non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, short-term instruments, and others.
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