BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.20
Is BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's debt to equity ratio of 0.20 is 39% below its 5-year average of 0.33, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.19–0.48).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 2.56% above its 12-month average of 0.20.
BGT Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BGT Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BGT Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BGT Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.20
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.20
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.27
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.33
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.36
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.56%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-24.53%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-39.09%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-45.05%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
BGT Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) | $317.93M | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.33 |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $295.51M | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.57 |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $181.93M | 0.04 | 0.32 | 1.41 | 0.94 |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $160.51M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Global X - MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO)vs › | $127.66M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $524.09M | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.69 | 0.58 |
| CYBER HORNET S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF (ZZZ)vs › | $5.89M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $675.14M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)vs › | $4.74B | 0.82 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.84 |
| Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL)vs › | $7.12B | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.20
Current Ratio
0.00
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust 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
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)?
- The debt to equity ratio for BGT stock is 0.20.
- Is BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's debt to equity ratio of 0.20 is 39% below its 5-year average of 0.33, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.19–0.48).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for BGT stock is 0.20.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BGT stock is 0.27.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BGT stock is 0.33.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BGT stock is 0.36.
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.19 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.34 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2019-10-31 | 0.38 |
| 2018-10-31 | 0.42 |
| 2017-10-31 | 0.44 |
| 2016-10-31 | 0.43 |
| 2015-10-31 | 0.31 |
| 2014-10-31 | 0.42 |
| 2013-10-31 | 0.43 |
| 2012-10-31 | 0.00 |
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About BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, an investment vehicle established in the United States on August 30, 2004 (originally known as BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust), operates as a closed-end mutual fund concentrating on fixed income. Jointly managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., under the umbrella of BlackRock Inc., the Trust strategically allocates capital to fixed income instruments across international markets, with a significant emphasis on opportunities within the United States. Its portfolio primarily comprises corporate bonds issued by companies spanning various sectors. A key characteristic of its investment strategy is maintaining an average effective portfolio duration of no more than 1.5 years.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management - Income
- CEO
- Charles Choon Sik Park