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Global Heavy ChemicalsDHA:GHCL +1.01%59 Equity-to-Asset is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates DHA:GHCL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT4.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks better than 67.67% on this metric.
Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) 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%.
Global Heavy Chemicals Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Global Heavy Chemicals Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Heavy Chemicals'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Global Heavy Chemicals'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.
Global Heavy Chemicals Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Global Heavy Chemicals's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Heavy Chemicals's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Global Heavy Chemicals 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.
Global Heavy Chemicals's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Global Heavy Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Global Heavy Chemicals' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.62 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks #525 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Global Heavy Chemicals' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Global Heavy Chemicals' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 0.87. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Global Heavy Chemicals' value of 0.70 is 16.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks #525 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Heavy Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Heavy Chemicals' Equity-to-Asset compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks #525 out of 1624 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Global Heavy Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Global Heavy Chemicals' value of 0.70 is 16.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Heavy Chemicals' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.62 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Global Heavy Chemicals 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,624 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. Global Heavy Chemicals's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.70 is 16.7% 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 Global Heavy Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Heavy Chemicals's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Heavy Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT4.93, compared to a current price of BDT19.80 — trading 301.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 16.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. Global Heavy Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Heavy Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BDT19.80 is trading 301.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT4.93.
GuruFocus considers Global Heavy Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:GHCL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: BDT4.93 vs. price of BDT19.80 (301.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% above the Chemicals median (#525 of 1624)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:GHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Heavy Chemicals Ltd is Bangladesh-Based a chemical manufacturing company. The principal business activity of the company is to manufacture and distribute Sodium hydroxide, Chlorine and other chemical products. Its product portfolio includes certain brands for retail purposes such as Clotech Liquid Bleach, Tuffclean Tiles Cleaner and others.
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