Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (As of Dec. 2014)

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What is Meridian AD Debt-to-Equity?

Meridian AD XBLB:MRDN-R-A Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Dec. 2014.

Meridian AD's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM1.29 Mil. Meridian AD's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.54 Mil. Meridian AD's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM9.85 Mil. Meridian AD's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was 0.19.

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 Meridian AD's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XBLB:MRDN-R-A's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 0.53
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Meridian AD  (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) 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.

Meridian AD Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Meridian AD Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian AD'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.

Meridian AD Debt-to-Equity Chart

Meridian AD Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Debt-to-Equity
0.28 0.17 0.23 0.19

Meridian AD Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Dec14
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial N/A 0.17 0.19 0.23 0.19

XBLB:MRDN-R-A vs JANL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Meridian AD'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.

Meridian AD Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Meridian AD's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


Meridian AD Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Meridian AD's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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
=(1.287 + 0.543) / 9.848
=0.19

Meridian AD's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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
=(1.287 + 0.543) / 9.848
=0.19

* 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 0.19 mean?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Dec. 2014. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Meridian AD and its competitors.
Is Meridian AD's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Meridian AD's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Meridian AD's value of 0.19 is 64.2% below this industry median.
How does Meridian AD's Debt-to-Equity compare to JANL?
Meridian AD's Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Meridian AD's value of 0.19 is 64.2% below this benchmark. 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 909 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. Meridian AD's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 64.2% below the industry median. 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 Meridian AD and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian AD's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian AD stock overvalued right now?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 and 64.2% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. 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 Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Dec. 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.

Meridian AD Business Description

Address Branka Perduva bb, Banja Luka, BIH, 78000
Meridian AD operates in the integrated shipping and logistics industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The services offered by the company include organization of transport, collective transport, customs brokerage, storage of goods, and consulting.