EDMCQ (Education Management) Equity-to-Asset: -0.15 (As of Jun. 2014)

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What is Education Management Equity-to-Asset?

Education Management EDMCQ -99.00% Equity-to-Asset is -0.15 as of Jun. 2014.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Education Management's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was $-285 Mil. Education Management's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was $1,902 Mil. Therefore, Education Management's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was -0.15.

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

EDMCQ's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 0.57
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Education Management  (OTCPK:EDMCQ) 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%.


Education Management Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Education Management Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Education Management'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.

Education Management Equity-to-Asset Chart

Education Management Annual Data
Trend Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 0.46 0.17 0.10 -0.15

Education Management Quarterly Data
Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14
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 0.10 0.10 0.12 -0.05 -0.15

EDMCQ vs ZVO: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Education Management'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.


Education Management Equity-to-Asset vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Education Management's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Education Management 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.

Education Management's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2014 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-284.873/1901.526
=-0.15

Education Management's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2014 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-284.873/1901.526
=-0.15

* 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 -0.15 mean?
Education Management (EDMCQ) has a Equity-to-Asset of -0.15 as of Jun. 2014. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Education Management and its competitors.
Is Education Management's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Education Management's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.15.
How does Education Management's Equity-to-Asset compare to ZVO?
Education Management's Equity-to-Asset of -0.15 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. 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 an Education company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Education companies is 0.57, based on 264 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 Education Management and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Education Management's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Education Management stock overvalued right now?
Education Management (EDMCQ) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -0.15. The current Equity-to-Asset is -0.15. 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 Education Management (EDMCQ), the current Equity-to-Asset is -0.15 as of Jun. 2014. 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.

Education Management Business Description

Address 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15222
Education Management Corp provides post-secondary education in North America. It offers academic programs to students through campus-based and online instruction, or through a combination of both. The company operates in four segments including The Art Institutes; Argosy University; Brown Mackie Colleges and South University. The Art Institutes focus on applied arts in creative professions such as graphic design, media arts, and animation, culinary arts. Brown Mackie Colleges offer flexible Associate's and non-degree diploma programs that enable students to develop skills for entry-level positions in high-demand vocational specialties. South University offers academic programs in health profession and business disciplines, health sciences, nursing, criminal justice, psychology, and IT.