Consolidated Media Holdings (ASX:PB1) Equity-to-Asset: 0.45 (As of Jun. 2012)

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What is Consolidated Media Holdings Equity-to-Asset?

Consolidated Media Holdings ASX:PB1 Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 as of Jun. 2012.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Consolidated Media Holdings's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2012 was A$321.95 Mil. Consolidated Media Holdings's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2012 was A$708.37 Mil. Therefore, Consolidated Media Holdings's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2012 was 0.45.

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

ASX:PB1's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.51
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Consolidated Media Holdings  (ASX:PB1) 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%.


Consolidated Media Holdings Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Consolidated Media Holdings Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Consolidated Media Holdings'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.

Consolidated Media Holdings Equity-to-Asset Chart

Consolidated Media Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.96 0.91 0.72 0.45

Consolidated Media Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun95 Jun96 Jun97 Jun98 Jun99 Jun00 Jun01 Jun02 Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12
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 0.66 0.96 0.91 0.72 0.45

Consolidated Media Holdings Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Consolidated Media Holdings'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.


Consolidated Media Holdings Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Consolidated Media Holdings's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Media Holdings's Equity-to-Asset falls into.



Consolidated Media Holdings 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.

Consolidated Media Holdings's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2012 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2012 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=321.951/708.37
=0.45

Consolidated Media Holdings's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2012 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2012 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=321.951/708.37
=0.45

* 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 0.45 mean?
Consolidated Media Holdings (ASX:PB1) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 as of Jun. 2012. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Consolidated Media Holdings and its competitors.
Is Consolidated Media Holdings' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Consolidated Media Holdings' current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. The Media - Diversified industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Consolidated Media Holdings' value of 0.45 is 11.8% below this industry median.
How does Consolidated Media Holdings' Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
Consolidated Media Holdings' Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Consolidated Media Holdings' value of 0.45 is 11.8% below this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.51, based on 1,023 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. Consolidated Media Holdings's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 is 11.8% 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 Consolidated Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified 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. Consolidated Media Holdings's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consolidated Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Consolidated Media Holdings (ASX:PB1) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.45. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 and 11.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.51. 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 Consolidated Media Holdings (ASX:PB1), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 as of Jun. 2012. 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.

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