Newfield Resources (ASX:NWF) Equity-to-Asset: -3.34 (As of Jun. 2024)

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What is Newfield Resources Equity-to-Asset?

Newfield Resources ASX:NWF Equity-to-Asset is -3.34 as of Jun. 2024.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Newfield Resources's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was A$-11.85 Mil. Newfield Resources's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was A$3.55 Mil. Therefore, Newfield Resources's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was -3.34.

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

ASX:NWF's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 0.8
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Newfield Resources  (ASX:NWF) 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%.


Newfield Resources Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Newfield Resources Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newfield 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.

Newfield Resources Equity-to-Asset Chart

Newfield Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.32 0.77 0.70 -3.34

Newfield Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
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 0.77 0.76 0.70 0.81 -3.34

ASX:NWF vs HL: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Newfield 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.


Newfield Resources Equity-to-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Newfield Resources's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Newfield 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.

Newfield Resources's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2024 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-11.848/3.548
=-3.34

Newfield Resources's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2024 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-11.848/3.548
=-3.34

* 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 -3.34 mean?
Newfield Resources (ASX:NWF) has a Equity-to-Asset of -3.34 as of Jun. 2024. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Newfield Resources and its competitors.
Is Newfield Resources' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Newfield Resources' current Equity-to-Asset is -3.34.
How does Newfield Resources' Equity-to-Asset compare to HL?
Newfield Resources' Equity-to-Asset of -3.34 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Metals & Mining companies is 0.80, based on 2,668 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. 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 Newfield Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newfield Resources's current Equity-to-Asset is -3.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newfield Resources stock overvalued right now?
Newfield Resources (ASX:NWF) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -3.34. The current Equity-to-Asset is -3.34. 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 Newfield Resources (ASX:NWF), the current Equity-to-Asset is -3.34 as of Jun. 2024. 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.

Newfield Resources Business Description

Address 4 Riseley Street, Suite 6, Applecross, Perth, WA, AUS, 6153
Newfield Resources Ltd is engaged in mine development and mineral exploration. The firm operates predominantly in the mineral exploration industry in Australia and Africa. The company's project profile includes The Tongo Diamond Project, Kumgbo Kimberlite Project. Its segments consist of Mining & Development Africa, Mineral Exploration Africa, and Corporate. Geographical segments of the company include Australia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.