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Gulf Keystone PetroleumCHIX:GKPL -0.33%81 Equity-to-Asset is 0.74 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GKPL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Oil & Gas companies, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks better than 79.07% on this metric.
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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.
CHIX:GKPL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Equity-to-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.74 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.68 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #216 out of 1032 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.74 is near median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 0.79. The Oil & Gas industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 0.74 is 51% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #216 out of 1032 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #216 out of 1032 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Gulf Keystone Petroleum in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 0.74 is 51% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.68 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 0.49, based on 1,032 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.74 is 51% 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.70, compared to a current price of £1.82 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 51% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.49. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.74 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.82 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.70.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GKPL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.74 (near median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: £1.70 vs. price of £1.82 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51% above the Oil & Gas median (#216 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GKPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
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