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Gowing BrosASX:GOW +1.41%45 Equity-to-Asset is 0.59 as of Jan. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates ASX:GOW with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,629 Asset Management companies, Gowing Bros ranks worse than 74.89% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Gowing Bros's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$203.48 Mil. Gowing Bros's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$343.86 Mil.
Therefore, Gowing Bros's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gowing Bros's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GOW'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.6 Max: 0.71
Current: 0.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Gowing Bros was 0.71. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.60.
ASX:GOW's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 74.89% of 1629
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs ASX:GOW: 0.59
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%.
Gowing Bros Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Gowing Bros Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gowing Bros'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.
ASX:GOW vs BLK, BX, KKR: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gowing Bros'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.
Gowing Bros Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gowing Bros's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gowing Bros's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
Gowing Bros's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 as of Jan. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Gowing Bros and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Gowing Bros' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.55 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Gowing Bros ranks #1220 out of 1629 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Gowing Bros' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Gowing Bros' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 is near median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 0.71. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Gowing Bros' value of 0.59 is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gowing Bros ranks #1220 out of 1629 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gowing Bros has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gowing Bros' Equity-to-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gowing Bros ranks #1220 out of 1629 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Gowing Bros in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Gowing Bros' value of 0.59 is 28.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Gowing Bros' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.55 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Gowing Bros 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 Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,629 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. Gowing Bros's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 is 28.9% 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 Gowing Bros and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gowing Bros's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gowing Bros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.12, compared to a current price of A$2.16 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 28.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. Gowing Bros' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.59 as of Jan. 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 Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.16 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.12.
GuruFocus considers Gowing Bros to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GOW:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.59 (near median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: A$2.12 vs. price of A$2.16 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% below the Asset Management median (#1220 of 1629)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gowing Bros Ltd operates as an investment and wealth management company in Australia. Its operating segments include Cash & fixed interest, Equities, Private equities, Investment properties, Development properties, Surf Hardware International business, and others. The company generates majority of its revenue from sale of goods (Surf Hardware International). Its geographical segments include Australia, the United States, Japan, and Europe.
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