CUSI (Cuisine Solutions) Equity-to-Asset: 0.62 (As of Mar. 2009)

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What is Cuisine Solutions Equity-to-Asset?

Cuisine Solutions CUSI +2.50% Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 as of Mar. 2009.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Cuisine Solutions's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was $23.95 Mil. Cuisine Solutions's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was $38.94 Mil. Therefore, Cuisine Solutions's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was 0.62.

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

CUSI's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 0.55
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Cuisine Solutions  (OTCPK:CUSI) 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%.


Cuisine Solutions Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Cuisine Solutions Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cuisine Solutions'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.

Cuisine Solutions Equity-to-Asset Chart

Cuisine Solutions Annual Data
Trend Jun99 Jun00 Jun01 Jun02 Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jun08
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.46 0.50 0.56 0.59

Cuisine Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09
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 0.57 0.59 0.60 0.62 0.62

Cuisine Solutions Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cuisine Solutions'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.


Cuisine Solutions Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cuisine Solutions's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cuisine Solutions's Equity-to-Asset falls into.



Cuisine Solutions 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.

Cuisine Solutions's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2008 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=24.787/41.948
=0.59

Cuisine Solutions's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2009 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=23.948/38.936
=0.62

* 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 0.62 mean?
Cuisine Solutions (CUSI) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 as of Mar. 2009. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Cuisine Solutions and its competitors.
Is Cuisine Solutions' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Cuisine Solutions' current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Cuisine Solutions' value of 0.62 is 12.7% above this industry median.
How does Cuisine Solutions' Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
Cuisine Solutions' Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Cuisine Solutions' value of 0.62 is 12.7% above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.55, based on 1,993 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. Cuisine Solutions's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is 12.7% 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 Cuisine Solutions and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cuisine Solutions's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cuisine Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Cuisine Solutions (CUSI) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 and 12.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.55. 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 Cuisine Solutions (CUSI), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 as of Mar. 2009. 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.

Cuisine Solutions Business Description

Address 22445 Sous Vide Lane, Unit 100, Sterling, VA, USA, 20166
Cuisine Solutions Inc is a United States-based company engaged in the business of production and marketing of fully-cooked, frozen and prepared foods to different channels and geographic regions. The company's food product portfolio includes poultry, sauces, seafood, lamb, pork, veal, beef and other items.