Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) Equity-to-Asset: 0.48 (As of Dec. 2025) — 17% Below Median

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ASX:ECH Echelon Resources Ltd ASX:ECH
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What is Echelon Resources Equity-to-Asset?

Echelon Resources ASX:ECH -4.23% 51 Equity-to-Asset is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates ASX:ECH with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Echelon Resources ranks worse than 50.83% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Echelon Resources's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$138.6 Mil. Echelon Resources's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$290.1 Mil. Therefore, Echelon Resources's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Echelon Resources's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:ECH' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 0.58   Max: 0.85
Current: 0.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Echelon Resources was 0.85. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.58.

ASX:ECH's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
50.83% of 1025 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs ASX:ECH: 0.48

Echelon Resources  (ASX:ECH) 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%.


Echelon Resources Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Echelon Resources Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Echelon Resources's Equity-to-Asset 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.

Echelon Resources Equity-to-Asset Chart

Echelon Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.53 0.58 0.47 0.45

Echelon Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.58 0.47 0.43 0.45 0.48

ASX:ECH vs COP, EOG, FANG: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Echelon Resources'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.


Echelon Resources Equity-to-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Echelon Resources's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Echelon Resources's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Echelon Resources 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.

Echelon Resources's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=134.206/300.112
=0.45

Echelon Resources's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=138.618/290.09
=0.48

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 mean?
Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Echelon Resources and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Echelon Resources' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.43 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #521 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Echelon Resources' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Echelon Resources' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 0.85. The Oil & Gas industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Echelon Resources' value of 0.48 is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #521 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Echelon Resources has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echelon Resources' Equity-to-Asset compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #521 out of 1025 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Echelon Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Echelon Resources' value of 0.48 is 2% below this benchmark. Historically, Echelon Resources' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.43 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Echelon Resources has consistently been below 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 0.49, based on 1,025 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. Echelon Resources's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 is 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 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 Echelon Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Echelon Resources's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.48, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echelon Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.50, compared to a current price of A$0.34 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.48, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.49. Echelon Resources' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.34 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.50. GuruFocus considers Echelon Resources to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ECH:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.48 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.58)
  • GF Value™: A$0.50 vs. price of A$0.34 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2% below the Oil & Gas median (#521 of 1025)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ECH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Echelon Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 36 Tennyson Street, Level 1, Wellington, NZL, 6011
Echelon Resources Ltd Formerly New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd is an oil and gas exploration and production company with producing assets in New Zealand. It operates through Kupe Oil and Gas Field, Amadeus Basin Oil and Gas Exploration, and Cue Energy Resources Limited segments. The company generates maximum revenue from Cue Energy Resources Limited. It has a presence in Indonesia and Australia.
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