FPLSF (5N Plus) Equity-to-Asset: 0.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FPLSF 5N Plus Inc FPLSF
73 GF Score
Price $27.32
GF Value $7.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is 5N Plus Equity-to-Asset?

5N Plus FPLSF +1.85% 73 Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates FPLSF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, 5N Plus ranks worse than 76.41% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. 5N Plus's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $216.8 Mil. 5N Plus's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $518.9 Mil. Therefore, 5N Plus's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for 5N Plus's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

FPLSF' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.42   Max: 0.54
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of 5N Plus was 0.54. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.42.

FPLSF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
76.41% of 1611 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.6 vs FPLSF: 0.42

5N Plus  (OTCPK:FPLSF) 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%.


5N Plus Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


5N Plus Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 5N Plus'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.

5N Plus Equity-to-Asset Chart

5N Plus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.32 0.37 0.37 0.42

5N Plus Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.38 0.40 0.41 0.42 0.42

FPLSF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, 5N Plus'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.


5N Plus Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, 5N Plus's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 5N Plus's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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5N Plus 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.

5N Plus's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=198.964/475.13
=0.42

5N Plus's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=216.8/518.906
=0.42

* 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 0.42 mean?
5N Plus (FPLSF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on 5N Plus and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, 5N Plus' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.32 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #1231 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is 5N Plus' Equity-to-Asset too high?
5N Plus' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.54. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. 5N Plus' value of 0.42 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #1231 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 5N Plus has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5N Plus' Equity-to-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #1231 out of 1611 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places 5N Plus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. 5N Plus' value of 0.42 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, 5N Plus' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.32 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.60, 5N Plus 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 Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,611 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. 5N Plus's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 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 5N Plus 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. 5N Plus's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 5N Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus (FPLSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.68, compared to a current price of $27.32 — trading 255.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 30% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. 5N Plus' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 5N Plus (FPLSF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 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 5N Plus (FPLSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.32 is trading 255.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.68. GuruFocus considers 5N Plus to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FPLSF:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.42)
  • GF Value™: $7.68 vs. price of $27.32 (255.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30% below the Chemicals median (#1231 of 1611)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FPLSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


5N Plus Business Description

Other Exchanges EMB:GermanyVNP:Canada
Address 4385 Garand Street, Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, CAN, H4R 2B4
5N Plus Inc is a Canadian-based company producing specialty semiconductors and performance materials. It operates in two segments: Specialty Semiconductors and Performance Materials. The Specialty Semiconductors segment manufactures and sells products used in several applications such as renewable energy, space satellites, and imaging. The Performance Materials segment manufactures and sells products that are used in several applications in pharmaceutical & healthcare, industrial, and catalytic and extractive. Main products are sold as active pharmaceutical ingredients, animal feed additives, specialized chemicals, commercial-grade metals, alloys, and engineered powders. The maximum revenue is derived from the Specialty Semiconductors segment.
73GF Score

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