Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.42
Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.42 is 22% below its 5-year average of 0.54, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.42–0.60).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 17.00% below its 12-month average of 0.51.
BIT Debt to Equity Ratio
Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.
BIT Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BIT Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BIT Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.42
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.51
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.52
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.54
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.57
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-21.85%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-26.03%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
BIT Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) | $529.65M | 0.42 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.54 |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $532.47M | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.69 | 0.58 |
| 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 | 1.34 | 1.85 | 2.15 | 1.70 |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $313.76M | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.33 |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $294.33M | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.57 |
| Franklin Universal Trust (FT)vs › | $202.31M | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)vs › | $186.66M | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $157.96M | 0.04 | 0.32 | 1.41 | 0.94 |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $157.50M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.42
Current Ratio
0.06
Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The debt to equity ratio for BIT stock is 0.42.
- Is BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- The debt to equity ratio of 0.42 is 22% below its 5-year average of 0.54, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.42–0.60).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for BIT stock is 0.51.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BIT stock is 0.52.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BIT stock is 0.54.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BIT stock is 0.57.
BIT Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2023-10-31 | 0.55 |
| 2023-04-30 | 0.50 |
| 2022-10-31 | 0.53 |
| 2022-04-30 | 0.58 |
| 2021-10-31 | 0.57 |
| 2021-04-30 | 0.60 |
| 2020-10-31 | 0.53 |
| 2020-04-30 | 0.64 |
| 2019-10-31 | 0.58 |
| 2019-04-30 | 0.56 |
| 2018-10-31 | 0.53 |
| 2018-04-30 | 0.69 |
| 2017-10-31 | 0.62 |
| 2017-04-30 | 0.63 |
| 2016-10-31 | 0.60 |
| 2016-04-30 | 0.64 |
| 2015-10-31 | 0.70 |
| 2014-10-31 | 0.93 |
| 2013-10-31 | 0.76 |
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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