AQIA (Aquiva Group) Book Value per Share: $141.09 (As of Sep. 2008)

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What is Aquiva Group Book Value per Share?

Aquiva Group AQIA Book Value per Share is $141.09 as of Sep. 2008.

Aquiva Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 was $141.09.

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Aquiva Group's current price is $0.124. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 was $141.09. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Aquiva Group is 0.00.


Aquiva Group  (OTCPK:AQIA) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Aquiva Group Book Value per Share Related Terms


Aquiva Group Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aquiva Group's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Aquiva Group Book Value per Share Chart

Aquiva Group Annual Data
Trend Mar06 Mar07 Mar08
Book Value per Share
1.42 0.25 81.40

Aquiva Group Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 41.86 27.11 81.40 175.16 141.09

AQIA vs LOGQ, MUSS, KLMN: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Aquiva Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Aquiva Group PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aquiva Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aquiva Group's PB Ratio falls into.



Aquiva Group Book Value per Share Calculation

Aquiva Group's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2008 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3.09-0.00)/0.04
=81.39

Aquiva Group's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(6.35-0.00)/0.05
=141.09

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $141.09 mean?
Aquiva Group (AQIA) has a Book Value per Share of $141.09 as of Sep. 2008. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Aquiva Group and its competitors.
Is Aquiva Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Aquiva Group's current Book Value per Share is $141.09.
How does Aquiva Group's Book Value per Share compare to LOGQ and MUSS?
Aquiva Group's Book Value per Share of $141.09 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Software company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Software industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Aquiva Group and its competitors. Aquiva Group's current Book Value per Share is $141.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aquiva Group stock overvalued right now?
Aquiva Group (AQIA) has a current Book Value per Share of $141.09. The current Book Value per Share is $141.09. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aquiva Group (AQIA), the current Book Value per Share is $141.09 as of Sep. 2008. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Aquiva Group Business Description

Address No. 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
Aquiva Group Inc is focused on commercializing materials science technologies in both existing and emerging markets. It has licensed a novel HiPNATM (Hydrogel with InterPenetrating Network Anchor) technology, branded as AquiFormTM, which is a versatile material with key properties, making it an attractive platform for various applications. These applications include transdermal patches that release active ingredients for skin care, nutraceuticals, and other healthcare and cosmetics markets. The company operates across three segments: Consumer Health, Wellness, & Cosmetics; Medical Device; and Therapeutics & Transdermal Drug-Delivery Systems (TDS). Additionally, it is building on an established partnership network and capabilities in contract development to expand its services to new areas.