ASCC (Aristocrat Group) Debt-to-Equity: -0.68 (As of Apr. 2016)


What is Aristocrat Group Debt-to-Equity?

Aristocrat Group ASCC Debt-to-Equity is -0.68 as of Apr. 2016.

Aristocrat Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2016 was $1.00 Mil. Aristocrat Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2016 was $0.06 Mil. Aristocrat Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2016 was $-1.55 Mil. Aristocrat Group's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2016 was -0.68.

A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aristocrat Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

ASCC's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 0.38
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Aristocrat Group  (OTCPK:ASCC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

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Aristocrat Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Aristocrat Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aristocrat Group's Debt-to-Equity 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.

Aristocrat Group Debt-to-Equity Chart

Aristocrat Group Annual Data
Trend Jul12 Jul13 Jul14 Jul15
Debt-to-Equity
0.00 -0.08 -0.24 -0.63

Aristocrat Group Quarterly Data
Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16
Debt-to-Equity 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 -0.77 -0.63 -0.80 -0.71 -0.68

ASCC vs CMHZ, THST, ICNB: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Aristocrat Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.

Aristocrat Group Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Aristocrat Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aristocrat Group's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


Aristocrat Group Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Aristocrat Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2015 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.41 + 0.05) / -0.734
=-0.63

Aristocrat Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2016 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(1 + 0.057) / -1.548
=-0.68

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of -0.68 mean?
Aristocrat Group (ASCC) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.68 as of Apr. 2016. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Aristocrat Group and its competitors.
Is Aristocrat Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Aristocrat Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.68.
How does Aristocrat Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to CMHZ and THST?
Aristocrat Group's Debt-to-Equity of -0.68 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.38, based on 181 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Aristocrat Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aristocrat Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aristocrat Group stock overvalued right now?
Aristocrat Group (ASCC) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.68. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.68. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aristocrat Group (ASCC), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.68 as of Apr. 2016. 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.

Aristocrat Group Business Description

Address 4701 Pine Circle Drive, Bellaire, TX, USA, 77401
Aristocrat Group Corp is a United States based company engaged in the distilled spirits industry. It is engaged in the business of brand management and development in the beverage and lifestyle space, with a focus on alcoholic beverage brands in the U.S. The company's principal beverage products-Merica Beer and RWB Vodka, which are manufactured and packaged through third-party partners. Its core operations encompass licensing agreements (manufacture, marketing and distribution), brand development and visual identity, retail and e-commerce distribution, and product innovation/portfolio expansion.