Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC) Book Value per Share: R0.90 (As of Jun. 2023)


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What is Ascendis Health Book Value per Share?

Ascendis Health JSE:ASC 11 Book Value per Share is R0.90 as of Jun. 2023. GuruFocus rates JSE:ASC with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

Ascendis Health's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was R0.90.

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Ascendis Health's current price is R0.92. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was R0.90. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Ascendis Health is 1.02.


Ascendis Health  (JSE:ASC) 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.


Ascendis Health Book Value per Share Related Terms


Ascendis Health Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascendis Health'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.

Ascendis Health Book Value per Share Chart

Ascendis Health Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
Book Value per Share
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Ascendis Health Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23
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JSE:ASC vs PHBI, GCAN, SGBI: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Ascendis Health'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.


Ascendis Health PB Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Ascendis Health's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ascendis Health Book Value per Share Calculation

Ascendis Health's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(563-0)/626
=0.90

Ascendis Health's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(563-0)/626
=0.90

* 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 R0.90 mean?
Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC) has a Book Value per Share of R0.90 as of Jun. 2023. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Ascendis Health and its competitors.
Is Ascendis Health's Book Value per Share too high?
Ascendis Health's current Book Value per Share is R0.90. Overall, Ascendis Health has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascendis Health's Book Value per Share compare to PHBI and GCAN?
Ascendis Health's Book Value per Share of R0.90 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Ascendis Health and its competitors. Ascendis Health's current Book Value per Share is R0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascendis Health stock overvalued right now?
Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC) has a current Book Value per Share of R0.90. The current Book Value per Share is R0.90. Ascendis Health's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC), the current Book Value per Share is R0.90 as of Jun. 2023. 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.

Ascendis Health Business Description

Address 1 Carey Street, Wynberg, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2090
Ascendis Health Ltd is a health and wellness investment holding Company that holds investments in a number of companies that market and distribute a portfolio of brands, products, and medical devices. The company operates in two segments: i) Consumer Health (wellness, health supplements, speciality ingredients and compounded medicines) and ii) Medical Devices (distributor of medical devices, in vitro diagnostic products and orthopaedic equipment). The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Medical Devices segment.
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