Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
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 the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 10.44% below its 12-month average of 32.86%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
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
SECTOR MEDIAN · FINANCIAL SERVICES
0.12%
median of 89 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+24429.12%
vs the sector median at left
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust
Market Cap
$702.16M
Debt to Assets Ratio
29.43%
TTM Avg
32.86%
3Y Avg
32.48%
5Y Avg
33.28%
Market Cap
$677.21M
Debt to Assets Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$752.40M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.08%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$329.86M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.16%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$296.75M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.07%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$198.29M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.21%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$196.20M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.00%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$187.49M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.12%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) | $702.16M | 29.43% | 32.86% | 32.48% | 33.28% |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $677.21M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH)vs › | $752.40M | 0.08% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hypoport SE (HYPOF)vs › | $630.67M | 0.24% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $329.86M | 0.16% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $296.75M | 0.07% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Franklin Universal Trust (FT)vs › | $198.29M | 0.21% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $196.20M | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)vs › | $187.49M | 0.12% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $155.84M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
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
| 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% |
