Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.13
Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.13 is 406% above its 5-year average of 0.03, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.00–0.13).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 38.51% above its 12-month average of 0.10.
GF Debt to Equity Ratio
Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.
GF Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
GF Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
GF Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.13
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.10
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.04
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.03
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.00
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.00
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+38.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+223.19%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+406.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2723159.36%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
GF Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF) | $189.09M | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Franklin Universal Trust (FT)vs › | $202.06M | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $157.89M | 0.04 | 0.32 | 1.41 | 0.94 |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $157.87M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Global X - MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO)vs › | $120.19M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $292.13M | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.57 |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $316.59M | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.33 |
| CYBER HORNET S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF (ZZZ)vs › | $5.89M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $515.70M | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.69 | 0.58 |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $659.68M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.13
Current Ratio
1.05
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 The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The debt to equity ratio for GF stock is 0.13.
- Is The New Germany Fund, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- The debt to equity ratio of 0.13 is 406% above its 5-year average of 0.03, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.00–0.13).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for GF stock is 0.10.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for GF stock is 0.04.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for GF stock is 0.03.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for GF stock is 0.00.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for GF stock is 0.00.
GF Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.13 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.10 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.05 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.00 |
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About The New Germany Fund, Inc.
The New Germany Fund Inc. functions as a closed-ended equity investment vehicle, originally established by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. and currently overseen by Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. Its primary objective is to allocate capital within the public stock markets of Germany, seeking out opportunities in shares of companies operating across a diverse range of industries. The fund predominantly focuses its investments on small and mid-capitalization (SMC) firms. To assess its portfolio's returns, the fund utilizes the Midcap Market Performance Index as its benchmark. This fund was founded on January 16, 1990, and is legally registered in Germany.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Linda Lonneberg