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KMD BrandsASX:KMD -2.72%46 Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 as of Jan. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates ASX:KMD with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,065 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, KMD Brands ranks worse than 57.28% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. KMD Brands's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$588.2 Mil. KMD Brands's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$1,190.1 Mil.
Therefore, KMD Brands's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for KMD Brands's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:KMD'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.55 Max: 0.75
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of KMD Brands was 0.75. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.55.
ASX:KMD's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 57.28% of 1065
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs ASX:KMD: 0.49
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%.
KMD Brands Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
KMD Brands Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KMD Brands'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:KMD vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, KMD Brands'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.
KMD Brands Equity-to-Asset vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KMD Brands's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KMD Brands'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.
KMD Brands'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.
KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 as of Jan. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on KMD Brands and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, KMD Brands' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.40 to 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, KMD Brands ranks #610 out of 1065 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is KMD Brands' Equity-to-Asset too high?
KMD Brands' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.75. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. KMD Brands' value of 0.49 is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KMD Brands ranks #610 out of 1065 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KMD Brands has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMD Brands' Equity-to-Asset compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, KMD Brands ranks #610 out of 1065 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places KMD Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. KMD Brands' value of 0.49 is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KMD Brands' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.40 to 0.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.55, KMD Brands 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.55, based on 1,065 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. KMD Brands's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 is 10.9% 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 KMD Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KMD Brands's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMD Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.64, compared to a current price of A$1.43 — trading 74.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 10.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.55. KMD Brands' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 KMD Brands (ASX:KMD), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 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 KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.43 is trading 74.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.64.
GuruFocus considers KMD Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KMD:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.49 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: A$5.64 vs. price of A$1.43 (74.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#610 of 1065)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KMD Brands Ltd is a designer, marketer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel, footwear, and equipment for surfing and the outdoors. The company operates through three brands including Kathmandu, which is a designer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel footwear, and equipment for outdoor travel and adventure; Rip Curl, which is a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of surfing equipment and apparel; and Oboz, which is a designer, wholesaler and online retailer of outdoor footwear. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Kathmandu segment.
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