CMOT (Curtiss Motorcycles Co) Equity-to-Asset: -1.28 (As of Sep. 2015)

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What is Curtiss Motorcycles Co Equity-to-Asset?

Curtiss Motorcycles Co CMOT Equity-to-Asset is -1.28 as of Sep. 2015.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 was $-0.97 Mil. Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 was $0.76 Mil. Therefore, Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 was -1.28.

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

CMOT's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.48
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co  (OTCPK:CMOT) 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%.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Curtiss Motorcycles 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.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Annual Data
Trend Nov05 Nov06 Nov07 Nov08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.37 -1.26 -0.35 -1.52 -2.74

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Quarterly Data
Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15
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 -0.50 -0.72 -0.74 -0.90 -1.28

CMOT vs FUV, MCFT, MPX: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Curtiss Motorcycles 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.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Equity-to-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


Curtiss Motorcycles 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.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2013 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-1.273/0.464
=-2.74

Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2015 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.972/0.758
=-1.28

* 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 -1.28 mean?
Curtiss Motorcycles Co (CMOT) has a Equity-to-Asset of -1.28 as of Sep. 2015. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Curtiss Motorcycles Co and its competitors.
Is Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Curtiss Motorcycles Co's current Equity-to-Asset is -1.28.
How does Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to FUV and MCFT?
Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Equity-to-Asset of -1.28 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.48. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.48, based on 1,333 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. 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 Curtiss Motorcycles Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Curtiss Motorcycles Co's current Equity-to-Asset is -1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Curtiss Motorcycles Co stock overvalued right now?
Curtiss Motorcycles Co (CMOT) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -1.28. The current Equity-to-Asset is -1.28. 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 Curtiss Motorcycles Co (CMOT), the current Equity-to-Asset is -1.28 as of Sep. 2015. 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.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Business Description

Address 8118 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL, USA, 35094
Curtiss Motorcycles Co Inc is an American manufacturer of handcrafted luxury electric motorbikes. The Company is the creator of the motorcycles pre-sold online. Operations of the company are conducted in the United States and generate revenue from sales of motorbikes and other related products and services.