Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT) Equity-to-Asset: 0.98 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Polar Capital Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset?

Polar Capital Technology Trust LSE:PCT +0.39% 41 Equity-to-Asset is 0.98 as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCT with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,631 Asset Management companies, Polar Capital Technology Trust ranks better than 82.34% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Polar Capital Technology Trust's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £7,325 Mil. Polar Capital Technology Trust's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £7,512 Mil. Therefore, Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:PCT' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 0.97   Max: 0.99
Current: 0.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Polar Capital Technology Trust was 0.99. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 0.97.

LSE:PCT's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
82.34% of 1631 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83 vs LSE:PCT: 0.98

Polar Capital Technology Trust  (LSE:PCT) 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%.


Polar Capital Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Polar Capital Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset 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.

Polar Capital Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset Chart

Polar Capital Technology Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.97 0.97 0.99 0.97 0.98

Polar Capital Technology Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Equity-to-Asset 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.98 0.98

LSE:PCT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Polar Capital 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.


Polar Capital Technology Trust Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Polar Capital 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.

Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Apr. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=7324.872/7512.383
=0.98

Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=7324.872/7512.383
=0.98

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.98 mean?
Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.98 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Polar Capital Technology Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.95 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Technology Trust ranks #288 out of 1631 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Polar Capital Technology Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.98 is near median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 0.99. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Polar Capital Technology Trust's value of 0.98 is 18.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polar Capital Technology Trust ranks #288 out of 1631 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polar Capital Technology Trust has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polar Capital Technology Trust's Equity-to-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Technology Trust ranks #288 out of 1631 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Polar Capital Technology Trust in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Polar Capital Technology Trust's value of 0.98 is 18.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Polar Capital Technology Trust's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.95 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Polar Capital 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 1,631 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. Polar Capital Technology Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.98 is 18.1% 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 Polar Capital 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. Polar Capital Technology Trust's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polar Capital Technology Trust stock overvalued right now?
Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.98. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 18.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. Polar Capital Technology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.98 as of Apr. 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.

Polar Capital Technology Trust Business Description

Address 16 Palace Street, London, GBR, SW1E 5JD
Polar Capital Technology Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. The company has an investment objective to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of technology companies world-wide. Geographically, the company generates investment income from North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. It invests in sectors such as Software, Interactive Media and Services, Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment, Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals, Internet and Direct Marketing Retail, IT Services, Entertainment, and others.
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