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BST'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 0.99 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.99
During the past 9 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust was 0.99. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 0.99.
BST's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 90.83% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs BST: 0.99
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset Chart
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Annual Data
BST vs TSLX, TRIN, BCAT: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
* 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.98 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #150 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset too high?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 is near median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 0.99. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's value of 0.99 is 19.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #150 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset compare to TSLX and TRIN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #150 out of 1635 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's value of 0.99 is 19.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.98 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 0.83, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,635 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 is 19.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.94, compared to a current price of $45.67 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 19.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $45.67 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.94.
GuruFocus considers BlackRock Science and Technology Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BST:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.99 (near median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: $34.94 vs. price of $45.67 (30.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% above the Asset Management median (#150 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Business Description
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income through long-term capital appreciation.
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