AXPWQ (Axion Power International) Debt-to-Equity: -0.58 (As of Dec. 2016)

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What is Axion Power International Debt-to-Equity?

Axion Power International AXPWQ -99.00% Debt-to-Equity is -0.58 as of Dec. 2016.

Axion Power International's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was $4.38 Mil. Axion Power International's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was $0.00 Mil. Axion Power International's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was $-7.57 Mil. Axion Power International's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was -0.58.

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 Axion Power International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

AXPWQ's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.28
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Axion Power International  (OTCPK:AXPWQ) 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.

Be Aware

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.

Axion Power International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Axion Power International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axion Power International'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.

Axion Power International Debt-to-Equity Chart

Axion Power International Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 0.32 0.10 -23.73 -0.58

Axion Power International Quarterly Data
Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16
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 Premium Member Only -23.73 -6.80 -3.51 -1.24 -0.58

AXPWQ vs CHGI, GNAL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Axion Power International'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.

Axion Power International Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Axion Power International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Axion Power International's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


Axion Power International Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Axion Power International's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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
=(4.384 + 0) / -7.565
=-0.58

Axion Power International's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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
=(4.384 + 0) / -7.565
=-0.58

* 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 -0.58 mean?
Axion Power International (AXPWQ) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.58 as of Dec. 2016. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Axion Power International and its competitors.
Is Axion Power International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Axion Power International's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.58.
How does Axion Power International's Debt-to-Equity compare to CHGI and GNAL?
Axion Power International's Debt-to-Equity of -0.58 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,682 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 Axion Power International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axion Power International's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axion Power International stock overvalued right now?
Axion Power International (AXPWQ) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.58. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.58. 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 Axion Power International (AXPWQ), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.58 as of Dec. 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.

Axion Power International Business Description

Address 3601 Clover Lane, New Castle, PA, USA, 16105
Axion Power International Inc is a United States-based company. It focuses on reviewing and rating the alternative energy products for residential use.