Metlifecare (ASX:MEQ) Book Value per Share: A$6.71 (As of Jun. 2020)

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What is Metlifecare Book Value per Share?

Metlifecare ASX:MEQ 4 Book Value per Share is A$6.71 as of Jun. 2020. GuruFocus rates ASX:MEQ with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Metlifecare's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 was A$6.71.

During the past 12 months, Metlifecare's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Metlifecare was 51.50% per year. The lowest was -7.60% per year. And the median was 14.10% per year.

Metlifecare's current price is A$0.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 was A$6.71. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Metlifecare is 0.00.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Metlifecare was 1.36. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.94.

Good Sign:

Metlifecare Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.83) is close to 1-year low of 0.82


Metlifecare  (ASX:MEQ) 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.


Metlifecare Book Value per Share Related Terms


Metlifecare Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metlifecare'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.

Metlifecare Book Value per Share Chart

Metlifecare Annual Data
Trend Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.06 6.16 6.41 6.63 6.73

Metlifecare Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.41 6.63 6.63 6.69 6.71

ASX:MEQ vs HCA, DVA, UHS: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Metlifecare'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.


Metlifecare PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Metlifecare's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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



Metlifecare Book Value per Share Calculation

Metlifecare's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2020 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,432.41-0.00)/212.78
=6.73

Metlifecare's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,432.41-0.00)/213.57
=6.71

* 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 A$6.71 mean?
Metlifecare (ASX:MEQ) has a Book Value per Share of A$6.71 as of Jun. 2020. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Metlifecare and its competitors.
Is Metlifecare's Book Value per Share too high?
Metlifecare's current Book Value per Share is A$6.71. Overall, Metlifecare has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metlifecare's Book Value per Share compare to HCA and DVA?
Metlifecare's Book Value per Share of A$6.71 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Metlifecare and its competitors. Metlifecare's current Book Value per Share is A$6.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metlifecare stock overvalued right now?
Metlifecare (ASX:MEQ) has a current Book Value per Share of A$6.71. The current Book Value per Share is A$6.71. Metlifecare's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 8 warning signs to review. 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 Metlifecare (ASX:MEQ), the current Book Value per Share is A$6.71 as of Jun. 2020. 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.

Metlifecare Business Description

Address 20 Kent Street, Level 4, Newmarket, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1023
Metlifecare Ltd operates retirement communities throughout New Zealand. It generates revenue from membership fees and rest home, hospital and service, and village fees. Metlifecare's membership fees are paid by residents of independent living units and serviced apartments and allow residents to use common facilities. Its largest single customer is the New Zealand government, which pays fees on behalf of residents eligible for government subsidized elderly care. The majority of Metlifecare's retirement villages are located in Auckland.