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International Meal Co AlimentacaoBSP:MEAL3 48 Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates BSP:MEAL3 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Restaurants companies, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks worse than 51.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Meal Co Alimentacao's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:MEAL3'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.71
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of International Meal Co Alimentacao was 0.71. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.41.
BSP:MEAL3's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 51.1% of 362
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs BSP:MEAL3: 0.38
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) 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%.
International Meal Co Alimentacao Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
International Meal Co Alimentacao 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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao Equity-to-Asset Chart
BSP:MEAL3 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, International Meal Co Alimentacao'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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao Equity-to-Asset vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Meal Co Alimentacao's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Meal Co Alimentacao's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
International Meal Co Alimentacao 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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, International Meal Co Alimentacao's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #185 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao's Equity-to-Asset too high?
International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.71. The Restaurants industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 0.38 is 2.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #185 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Meal Co Alimentacao has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Meal Co Alimentacao's Equity-to-Asset compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #185 out of 362 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places International Meal Co Alimentacao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 0.38 is 2.6% below this benchmark. Historically, International Meal Co Alimentacao's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.39, International Meal Co Alimentacao 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 Restaurants company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 362 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. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is 2.6% 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.49, compared to a current price of R$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 2.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. International Meal Co Alimentacao's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 as of Jun. 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.49.
GuruFocus considers International Meal Co Alimentacao to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:MEAL3:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.38 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: R$1.49 vs. price of R$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% below the Restaurants median (#185 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MEAL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Meal Co Alimentacao SA is a Brazil-based company principally engaged in the sale of food and beverages to restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, cafes on motorways, airports, shopping malls, and airline catering services. It also subleases stores and spaces for promotional and commercial purposes in its store chain, upon the sale of fuel, and provides general services related to these segments. The company operates in five segments: Shopping malls, Airports, Highways, the United States of America (USA), and Others. Some of its brands are Viena, Olive Garden, Margaritaville, KFC Brazil, and Pizza Hut Brazil. Its geographical segments are Brazil, The Caribbean, and the USA.
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