Matador Secondary Private Equity AG (STU:SQL) Debt-to-Equity: 0.61 (As of Dec. 2025) — 24% Above Median


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What is Matador Secondary Private Equity AG Debt-to-Equity?

Matador Secondary Private Equity AG STU:SQL -0.47% 39 Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates STU:SQL with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Asset Management companies, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG ranks worse than 77.39% on this metric.

Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.99 Mil. Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €29.92 Mil. Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €55.65 Mil. Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.61.

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 Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

STU:SQL' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 0.49   Max: 0.61
Current: 0.61

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Matador Secondary Private Equity AG was 0.61. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.49.

STU:SQL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
77.39% of 964 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21 vs STU:SQL: 0.61

Matador Secondary Private Equity AG  (STU:SQL) 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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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.


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Matador Secondary Private Equity AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matador Secondary Private Equity AG'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.

Matador Secondary Private Equity AG Debt-to-Equity Chart

Matador Secondary Private Equity AG Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.49 0.49 0.52 0.50 0.61

Matador Secondary Private Equity AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.52 0.52 0.50 0.61 0.61

STU:SQL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG'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.


Matador Secondary Private Equity AG Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Matador Secondary Private Equity AG Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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 0.61 mean?
Matador Secondary Private Equity AG (STU:SQL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Matador Secondary Private Equity AG and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG ranks #746 out of 964 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 0.61. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's value of 0.61 is 190.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG ranks #746 out of 964 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG ranks #746 out of 964 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Matador Secondary Private Equity AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's value of 0.61 is 190.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Matador Secondary Private Equity AG 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 964 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. Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 is 190.5% 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 Matador Secondary Private Equity AG 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. Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matador Secondary Private Equity AG stock overvalued right now?
Matador Secondary Private Equity AG (STU:SQL) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.61. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 190.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Matador Secondary Private Equity AG's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Matador Secondary Private Equity AG (STU:SQL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 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.

Matador Secondary Private Equity AG Business Description

Other Exchanges SQL:Germany
Address Grundacher 5, Sarnen, CHE, CH-6060
Matador Secondary Private Equity AG provides consulting services for the alternative investments sector. It supports and consults in the development and expansion of the investment portfolio; and placement of investment offerings. The company offers mergers and acquisition advisory services, investor relations, and research services.
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