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BSP:FESA4'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.75 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa was 0.87. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.75.
BSP:FESA4's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 77.8% of 635
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs BSP:FESA4: 0.74
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) 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%.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Equity-to-Asset Chart
BSP:FESA4 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa'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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Equity-to-Asset vs Steel Industry
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa 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.
* 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.74 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.59 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #141 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Equity-to-Asset too high?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.74 is near median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 0.87. The Steel industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's value of 0.74 is 34.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #141 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Equity-to-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #141 out of 635 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's value of 0.74 is 34.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.59 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.55, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has consistently been above 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 Steel company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Steel companies is 0.55, based on 635 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. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.74 is 34.5% above 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors. For the Steel 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. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$8.45, compared to a current price of R$6.04 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 34.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.55. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.74 as of Mar. 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$6.04 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$8.45.
GuruFocus considers CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:FESA4:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.74 (near median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: R$8.45 vs. price of R$6.04 (28.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.5% above the Steel median (#141 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FESA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Business Description
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa produces ferroalloys, including chromium alloys and silicon ferroalloys. It operates in the areas of mining, reforestation, and metallurgy, offering high-carbon ferrochrome, low-carbon ferrochrome, and ferrosilicon. It also engages in the mining, forestry, metallurgy businesses.
67GF Score
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