Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA) Debt-to-Equity: -0.60 (As of Jun. 2011)

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What is Industria Automotriz de CV Debt-to-Equity?

Industria Automotriz de CV MEX:IASASA Debt-to-Equity is -0.60 as of Jun. 2011.

Industria Automotriz de CV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was MXN106.26 Mil. Industria Automotriz de CV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was MXN0.00 Mil. Industria Automotriz de CV's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was MXN-177.62 Mil. Industria Automotriz de CV's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was -0.60.

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 Industria Automotriz de CV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:IASASA's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.46
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Industria Automotriz de CV  (MEX:IASASA) 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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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.

Industria Automotriz de CV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Industria Automotriz de CV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Industria Automotriz de CV'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.

Industria Automotriz de CV Debt-to-Equity Chart

Industria Automotriz de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Debt-to-Equity
0.00 0.00 0.00

Industria Automotriz de CV Quarterly Data
Dec07 Dec08 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Mar11 Jun11
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only N/A N/A -0.72 -0.59 -0.60

MEX:IASASA vs CSHEF, AMTY, OMTK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Industria Automotriz de CV'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.

Industria Automotriz de CV Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Industria Automotriz de CV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Industria Automotriz de CV's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


Industria Automotriz de CV Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Industria Automotriz de CV's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 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 + 0) / -107.82
=0.00

Industria Automotriz de CV's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 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
=(106.258 + 0) / -177.624
=-0.60

* 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 -0.60 mean?
Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.60 as of Jun. 2011. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Industria Automotriz de CV and its competitors.
Is Industria Automotriz de CV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Industria Automotriz de CV's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.60.
How does Industria Automotriz de CV's Debt-to-Equity compare to CSHEF and AMTY?
Industria Automotriz de CV's Debt-to-Equity of -0.60 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 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 Industria Automotriz de CV and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industria Automotriz de CV's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industria Automotriz de CV stock overvalued right now?
Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.60. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.60. 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 Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.60 as of Jun. 2011. 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.

Industria Automotriz de CV Business Description

Address Avenida Universidad 1011, San Nicolas de los Garza, NL, MEX, 66400
Industria Automotriz SA de CV is engaged in manufacturing of stamping, assemblies and subassemblies for the automotive industry. The company also manufactures dies and tool, assembly attachments and attachments to check the produced pieces.