Debt to Assets Ratio: 29.43%
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 29.43% is 12% below its 5-year average of 33.28%, near the low end of its 5-year range (29.43%–36.61%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 10.44% below its 12-month average of 32.86%.
BIT Debt to Assets Ratio
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
BIT Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart
BIT Current vs Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart
BIT Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
29.43%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
32.86%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
32.48%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
33.28%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
34.83%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-11.56%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-15.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
BIT Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) | $529.65M | 29.43% | 32.86% | 32.48% | 33.28% |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $532.47M | 0.39% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $632.36M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH)vs › | $703.33M | 0.11% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $313.76M | 0.16% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $294.33M | 0.06% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Franklin Universal Trust (FT)vs › | $202.31M | 0.22% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)vs › | $186.66M | 0.12% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $157.96M | 0.01% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $157.50M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Leverage Ratios Comparison
Debt/Assets
29.4%
Debt/Equity
0.42
Current Ratio
0.06
Interest Coverage
5.2x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
- Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
- Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
- Both measure leverage but from different perspectives
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to assets ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The debt to assets ratio for BIT stock is 29.43%.
- Is BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust's debt to assets ratio high or low?
- The debt to assets ratio of 29.43% is 12% below its 5-year average of 33.28%, near the low end of its 5-year range (29.43%–36.61%).
- What is the TTM average debt to assets ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The TTM average debt to assets ratio for BIT stock is 32.86%.
- What is the 3Y average debt to assets ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The 3Y average debt to assets ratio for BIT stock is 32.48%.
- What is the 5Y average debt to assets ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The 5Y average debt to assets ratio for BIT stock is 33.28%.
- What is the 10Y average debt to assets ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The 10Y average debt to assets ratio for BIT stock is 34.83%.
BIT Debt to Assets Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 29.43% |
| 2025-06-30 | 32.55% |
| 2024-12-31 | 36.61% |
| 2023-10-31 | 32.99% |
| 2023-04-30 | 30.81% |
| 2022-10-31 | 31.64% |
| 2022-04-30 | 36.00% |
| 2021-10-31 | 33.57% |
| 2021-04-30 | 35.95% |
| 2020-10-31 | 33.40% |
| 2020-04-30 | 37.18% |
| 2019-10-31 | 35.81% |
| 2019-04-30 | 35.10% |
| 2018-10-31 | 32.93% |
| 2018-04-30 | 39.79% |
| 2017-10-31 | 37.06% |
| 2017-04-30 | 37.56% |
| 2016-10-31 | 36.48% |
| 2016-04-30 | 36.93% |
| 2015-10-31 | 40.13% |
| 2014-10-31 | 47.30% |
| 2013-10-31 | 42.77% |
About BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It invests primarily in loan and debt instruments and other investments with similar economic characteristic. BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust was formed on February 25, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- John Perlowski