Merchants Trust (The) (LSE:MRCH) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.11 (As of Jan. 2026)

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What is Merchants Trust (The) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Merchants Trust (The) LSE:MRCH -0.46% 39 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.11 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MRCH with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Merchants Trust (The)'s long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.11.

Merchants Trust (The)'s long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Jan. 2025 (0.12) to Jan. 2026 (0.11). It may suggest that Merchants Trust (The) is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Merchants Trust (The)  (LSE:MRCH) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Merchants Trust (The) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Merchants Trust (The) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Merchants Trust (The)'s LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can be seen below:

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* 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.

Merchants Trust (The) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Merchants Trust (The) Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
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Merchants Trust (The) Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Merchants Trust (The) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Merchants Trust (The)'s Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Jan. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Jan. 2026 )/Total Assets (A: Jan. 2026 )
=115.668/1083.908
=0.11

Merchants Trust (The)'s Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=115.668/1083.908
=0.11

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.11 mean?
Merchants Trust (The) (LSE:MRCH) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.11 as of Jan. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Merchants Trust (The) and its competitors.
Is Merchants Trust (The)'s LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Merchants Trust (The)'s current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.11. Overall, Merchants Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merchants Trust (The)'s LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
Merchants Trust (The)'s LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.11 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Asset Management company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Merchants Trust (The) and its competitors. Merchants Trust (The)'s current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merchants Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Merchants Trust (The) (LSE:MRCH) has a current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.11. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.11. Merchants Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merchants Trust (The) (LSE:MRCH), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.11 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.

Merchants Trust (The) Business Description

Address 199 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3TY
Merchants Trust (The) PLC is an investment trust. Its objective is to provide an above-average level of income and income growth together with long-term capital growth through a policy of investing mainly in higher-yielding large UK companies. Its performance is benchmarked against the FTSE All-Share Index.
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