CICOF (COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co) Equity-to-Asset: 0.48 (As of Dec. 2025) — 100% Above Median

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CICOF COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd CICOF
70 GF Score
Price $1.98
GF Value $1.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset?

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co CICOF 70 Equity-to-Asset is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates CICOF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks worse than 52.57% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $32,977 Mil. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $68,684 Mil. Therefore, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.48.

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

CICOF' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.24   Max: 0.48
Current: 0.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co was 0.48. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.24.

CICOF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
52.57% of 1010 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs CICOF: 0.48

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co  (OTCPK:CICOF) 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%.


COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co'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.

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.39 0.42 0.47 0.48

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 0.48 0.47 0.46 0.48

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co'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.


COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co 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.

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=32977.244/68684.408
=0.48

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=32977.244/68684.408
=0.48

* 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 0.48 mean?
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.10 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #531 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.48. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's value of 0.48 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #531 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #531 out of 1010 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's value of 0.48 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.10 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.50, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Transportation companies is 0.50, based on 1,010 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. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 is 4% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.48, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.61, compared to a current price of $1.98 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.48, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 4% below the Transportation industry median of 0.50. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.48 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.98 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.61. GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CICOF:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.48 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
  • GF Value™: $1.61 vs. price of $1.98 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% below the Transportation median (#531 of 1010)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CICOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Business Description

Address No. 658 Dong Da Ming Road, 8th Floor, Shanghai, CHN, 200080
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include the Container shipping business, Terminal business, and Corporate and other operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Container shipping business segment. Its geographical segments include America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Mainland China, and Other international markets.
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