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Art's-Way Manufacturing CoARTW -3.49%50 Equity-to-Asset is 0.58 as of May. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates ARTW with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks better than 67.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ARTW'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.56 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Art's-Way Manufacturing Co was 0.67. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.56.
ARTW's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 67.61% of 213
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs ARTW: 0.58
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (NAS:ARTW) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
ARTW vs GP, CLEV, HCAI: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Equity-to-Asset vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.58 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.43 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #69 out of 213 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.58 is near median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 0.67. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 0.58 is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #69 out of 213 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to GP and CLEV?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #69 out of 213 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Art's-Way Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 0.58 is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.43 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.51, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.58 is 13.7% above 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $3.04 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 13.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.51. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.58 as of May. 2026. 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.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.04 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARTW:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.58 (near median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $3.04 (62.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#69 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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