Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD (CAR:BOU) Equity-to-Asset: 0.06 (As of Mar. 2022)

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What is Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD Equity-to-Asset?

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD CAR:BOU Equity-to-Asset is 0.06 as of Mar. 2022.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 was VES29 Mil. Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 was VES454 Mil. Therefore, Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 was 0.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

CAR:BOU's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.1
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD  (CAR:BOU) 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%.

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD'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.

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD Equity-to-Asset Chart

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD Annual Data
Trend Dec21
Equity-to-Asset
0.09

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD Quarterly Data
Jun19 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22
Equity-to-Asset 0.48 0.23 0.12 0.09 0.06

CAR:BOU vs BLX: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD'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.

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD Equity-to-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD 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.

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2021 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=51.323/558.004
=0.09

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2022 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=28.954/453.885
=0.06

* 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 0.06 mean?
Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD (CAR:BOU) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.06 as of Mar. 2022. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD and its competitors.
Is Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.06. The Banks industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10. Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's value of 0.06 is 40% below this industry median.
How does Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Equity-to-Asset compare to BLX?
Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's Equity-to-Asset of 0.06 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10. Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's value of 0.06 is 40% 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 Banks company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Banks companies is 0.10, based on 1,521 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. Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.06 is 40% 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 Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD stock overvalued right now?
Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD (CAR:BOU) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.06. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.06 and 40% below the Banks industry median of 0.10. 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 Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD (CAR:BOU), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.06 as of Mar. 2022. 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.

Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD Business Description

Address Avenida 5 de Julio, Avenue corner 17, Maracaibo, VEN
Banco Occidental de Descuento BOD is a commercial bank. The Company operates in five banking units: Commercial, Co-Operative, Petroleum, Agricultural, and Private Banking.