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Polar Capital HoldingsPLRRF +16.32%83 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates PLRRF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 961 Asset Management companies, Polar Capital Holdings ranks better than 88.14% on this metric.
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 Polar Capital Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PLRRF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.07
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Polar Capital Holdings was 0.07. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.05.
PLRRF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 88.14% of 961
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs PLRRF: 0.03
Polar Capital Holdings (OTCPK:PLRRF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Polar Capital Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Polar Capital Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polar Capital 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Polar Capital 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.
Polar Capital Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Polar Capital Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polar Capital Holdings'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.
Polar Capital Holdings (PLRRF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Polar Capital Holdings and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Polar Capital Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #114 out of 961 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Polar Capital Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Polar Capital Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.07. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Polar Capital Holdings' value of 0.03 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #114 out of 961 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polar Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polar Capital Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #114 out of 961 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Polar Capital Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Polar Capital Holdings' value of 0.03 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Polar Capital Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Polar Capital Holdings 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 961 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. Polar Capital Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 85.7% 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 Polar Capital Holdings 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. Polar Capital Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 40% below 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 Polar Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polar Capital Holdings (PLRRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.58, compared to a current price of $10.76 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 85.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Polar Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Polar Capital Holdings (PLRRF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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 Polar Capital Holdings (PLRRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polar Capital Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.76 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.58.
GuruFocus considers Polar Capital Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLRRF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $9.58 vs. price of $10.76 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% below the Asset Management median (#114 of 961)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLRRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polar Capital Holdings PLC is a specialist investment management company. It offers professional and institutional investors a range of geographical and sector funds. The company has long-only and absolute return funds in its product range. The company offers fundamental funds that are diversified by asset class, geography, sector, and structure. The company has one operating segment, which is investment management. It operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cayman Islands, Rest of Europe, United States of America, and Rest of the world. The group's revenue-generating operations are in London and Zurich.
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