DP World (DFM:DPW) Equity-to-Asset: 0.35 (As of Dec. 2019) — 19% Below Median

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What is DP World Equity-to-Asset?

DP World DFM:DPW Equity-to-Asset is 0.35 as of Dec. 2019, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.43. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. DP World's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ43,391.22 Mil. DP World's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ125,094.67 Mil. Therefore, DP World's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was 0.35.

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

DFM:DPW' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.43   Max: 0.51
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of DP World was 0.51. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.43.

DFM:DPW's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 0.5 vs DFM:DPW: 0.35

DP World  (DFM:DPW) 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%.


DP World Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


DP World Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DP World'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.

DP World Equity-to-Asset Chart

DP World Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.43 0.47 0.43 0.35

DP World Semi-Annual Data
Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19
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 0.44 0.43 0.37 0.35

DFM:DPW vs KEX: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DP World'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.


DP World Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DP World's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



DP World 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.

DP World's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2019 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=43391.221/125094.673
=0.35

DP World's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2019 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=43391.221/125094.673
=0.35

* 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 0.35 mean?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 as of Dec. 2019. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on DP World and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, DP World's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.35 to 0.51.
Is DP World's Equity-to-Asset too high?
DP World's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.51. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. DP World's value of 0.35 is 30% below this industry median.
How does DP World's Equity-to-Asset compare to KEX?
DP World's Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. DP World's value of 0.35 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, DP World's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.35 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.50, DP World 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 1,013 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. DP World's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 is 30% 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 DP World 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. DP World's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.35, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP World stock overvalued right now?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.35. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.35, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 30% below the Transportation industry median of 0.50. 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 DP World (DFM:DPW), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.35 as of Dec. 2019. 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.

DP World Business Description

Address Office 27, Level 3, Gate Village Building 4, PO Box 17000, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, ARE
DP World PLC is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. The company develops and manages international marine and inland terminal facilities, operates industrial parks and economic zones, and provides logistics services. DP World organises itself into three geographical segments: Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent; Australia and Americas; and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company derives the vast majority of revenue from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.