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Putnam Premierome TrustPPT 52 Equity-to-Asset is 0.63 as of Jan. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates PPT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,631 Asset Management companies, Putnam Premierome Trust ranks worse than 70.2% on this metric.
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%.
Putnam Premierome Trust Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Putnam Premierome 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Putnam Premierome 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.
Putnam Premierome Trust Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Putnam Premierome Trust's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Putnam Premierome Trust's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
Putnam Premierome Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Putnam Premierome Trust (PPT) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.63 as of Jan. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Putnam Premierome Trust and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Putnam Premierome Trust's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.37 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Putnam Premierome Trust ranks #1145 out of 1631 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Putnam Premierome Trust's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Putnam Premierome Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.63 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.77. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Putnam Premierome Trust's value of 0.63 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Putnam Premierome Trust ranks #1145 out of 1631 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Putnam Premierome Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Putnam Premierome Trust's Equity-to-Asset compare to ASG and BGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Putnam Premierome Trust ranks #1145 out of 1631 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Putnam Premierome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Putnam Premierome Trust's value of 0.63 is 24.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Putnam Premierome Trust's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.37 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Putnam Premierome Trust 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 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. Putnam Premierome Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.63 is 24.1% 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 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 Putnam Premierome 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. Putnam Premierome Trust's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.63, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Putnam Premierome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Premierome Trust (PPT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.07, compared to a current price of $3.44 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.63, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 24.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. Putnam Premierome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Putnam Premierome Trust (PPT), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.63 as of Jan. 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 Putnam Premierome Trust (PPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Premierome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.44 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.07.
GuruFocus considers Putnam Premierome Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPT:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.63 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: $5.07 vs. price of $3.44 (32.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% below the Asset Management median (#1145 of 1631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Putnam Premier Income Trust is a closed-end fixed income fund that prominently invests in U.S. government, agency, high-yield, and international fixed income securities. The fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital by diversifying across multiple bond markets beyond traditional benchmarks. Its portfolio includes various sectors such as investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, bank loans, and emerging market debt. Revenue for the trust is generated through interest income and capital gains from its investments in a fixed fund, which operates on the New York Stock Exchange and focuses on managing a diverse range of fixed-income assets across various countries.
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