GYST (The Graystone Co) Book Value per Share: $-0.01 (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is The Graystone Co Book Value per Share?

The Graystone Co GYST -0.22% Book Value per Share is $-0.01 as of Sep. 2013.

The Graystone Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was $-0.01.

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The Graystone Co's current price is $0.00224. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was $-0.01. Hence, today's PB Ratio of The Graystone Co is .

The Graystone Co  (OTCPK:GYST) 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.

The Graystone Co Book Value per Share Related Terms

The Graystone Co Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co Book Value per Share Chart

The Graystone Co Annual Data
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The Graystone Co Quarterly Data
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GYST vs DWSGF, AUXRF, NEBUF: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, The Graystone Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


The Graystone Co Book Value per Share Calculation

The Graystone Co's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-0.45-0.00)/50.00
=-0.01

The Graystone Co's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-0.63-0.00)/50.04
=-0.01

* 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 $-0.01 mean?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a Book Value per Share of $-0.01 as of Sep. 2013. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on The Graystone Co and its competitors.
Is The Graystone Co's Book Value per Share too high?
The Graystone Co's current Book Value per Share is $-0.01.
How does The Graystone Co's Book Value per Share compare to DWSGF and AUXRF?
The Graystone Co's Book Value per Share of $-0.01 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Banks 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 The Graystone Co and its competitors. The Graystone Co's current Book Value per Share is $-0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Graystone Co stock overvalued right now?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a current Book Value per Share of $-0.01. The current Book Value per Share is $-0.01. 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 The Graystone Co (GYST), the current Book Value per Share is $-0.01 as of Sep. 2013. 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.

The Graystone Co Business Description

Address 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL, USA, 33324
The Graystone Co Inc is a mortgage broker and lender. It is a mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in connecting clients with the ideal mortgage options tailored to their financial circumstances and goals. The company caters to various categories of customers from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the entire mortgage process.