MGF (Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund) Equity-to-Asset: 0.98 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Equity-to-Asset?

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund MGF -0.35% 26 Equity-to-Asset is 0.98 as of May. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates MGF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 26/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,628 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund ranks better than 82.74% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $99.82 Mil. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $102.12 Mil. Therefore, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

MGF' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85   Med: 0.95   Max: 1
Current: 0.98

During the past 8 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund was 1.00. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 0.95.

MGF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
82.74% of 1628 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83 vs MGF: 0.98

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund  (NYSE:MGF) 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%.


Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund'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.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Equity-to-Asset Chart

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.88 0.85 0.95 0.95 0.97

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 0.89 0.97 0.97 0.98 0.98

MGF vs JLS, GCV, GDL: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund'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.


Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund 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.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2024 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Nov. 2024 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=106.176/109.709
=0.97

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: May. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=99.821/102.121
=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?
Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund (MGF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.98 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.85 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund ranks #281 out of 1628 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.98 is near median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 1.00. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's value of 0.98 is 18.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund ranks #281 out of 1628 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Equity-to-Asset compare to JLS and GCV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund ranks #281 out of 1628 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's value of 0.98 is 18.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.85 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund 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 1,628 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. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund'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 Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund 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. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund (MGF) 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 0.95 and 18.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund (MGF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.98 as of May. 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.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Business Description

Address 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02199
MFS Government Markets Income Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income. The fund invests a majority of the net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. and foreign government securities. The company invest various sectors like U.S. Treasury Securities, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Investment Grade Corporates, Municipal Bonds, Non-U.S. Government Bonds, etc, out of which maximum revenue is gained from U.S. Treasury Securities.
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