MSGP (MedSmart Group) Debt-to-Equity: -0.39 (As of Sep. 2014)


What is MedSmart Group Debt-to-Equity?

MedSmart Group MSGP Debt-to-Equity is -0.39 as of Sep. 2014.

MedSmart Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was $1.13 Mil. MedSmart Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was $0.00 Mil. MedSmart Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was $-2.91 Mil. MedSmart Group's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was -0.39.

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 MedSmart Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MSGP's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.4
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

MedSmart Group  (OTCPK:MSGP) 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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MedSmart Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

MedSmart Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MedSmart 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.

MedSmart Group Debt-to-Equity Chart

MedSmart Group Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.50 -0.28 -0.33 -0.24 -0.48

MedSmart Group Quarterly Data
Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14
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 -0.56 -0.48 -0.49 -0.38 -0.39

MSGP vs BCYP, MBIOF, LOGX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, MedSmart 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.

MedSmart Group Debt-to-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, MedSmart Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


MedSmart Group Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

MedSmart Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 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
=(2.011 + 0) / -4.174
=-0.48

MedSmart Group's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 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
=(1.125 + 0) / -2.909
=-0.39

* 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 -0.39 mean?
MedSmart Group (MSGP) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.39 as of Sep. 2014. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MedSmart Group and its competitors.
Is MedSmart Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
MedSmart Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.39.
How does MedSmart Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to BCYP and MBIOF?
MedSmart Group's Debt-to-Equity of -0.39 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.40, based on 556 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 MedSmart Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MedSmart Group's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MedSmart Group stock overvalued right now?
MedSmart Group (MSGP) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.39. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.39. 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 MedSmart Group (MSGP), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.39 as of Sep. 2014. 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.

MedSmart Group Business Description

Address 26 Broadway, Suite 934, New York, NY, USA, 10004
MedSmart Group Inc is a men wellness center. It is a professional network of medical centers specializing in Anti-Aging Treatments that improve the overall health and quality-of-life of male patients in a comfortable, casual and discreet setting.