Akebia Therapeutics (FRA:AX9) Equity-to-Asset: 0.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Below Median

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FRA:AX9 Akebia Therapeutics Inc FRA:AX9
54 GF Score
Price €1.12
GF Value €1.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Akebia Therapeutics Equity-to-Asset?

Akebia Therapeutics FRA:AX9 -1.96% 54 Equity-to-Asset is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:AX9 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Drug Manufacturers companies, Akebia Therapeutics ranks worse than 90.87% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Akebia Therapeutics's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.7 Mil. Akebia Therapeutics's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €313.6 Mil. Therefore, Akebia Therapeutics's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.

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

FRA:AX9' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.24   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Akebia Therapeutics was 0.68. The lowest was -0.24. And the median was 0.20.

FRA:AX9's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
90.87% of 1008 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.61 vs FRA:AX9: 0.08

Akebia Therapeutics  (FRA:AX9) 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%.


Akebia Therapeutics Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Akebia Therapeutics Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Akebia Therapeutics'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.

Akebia Therapeutics Equity-to-Asset Chart

Akebia Therapeutics 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 0.14 0.02 -0.13 -0.22 0.09

Akebia Therapeutics 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 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.09 0.08

FRA:AX9 vs ORGO, EBS, TKNO: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Akebia Therapeutics'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.


Akebia Therapeutics Equity-to-Asset vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Akebia Therapeutics's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Akebia Therapeutics 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.

Akebia Therapeutics'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
=27.849/321.587
=0.09

Akebia Therapeutics'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
=23.679/313.58
=0.08

* 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 0.08 mean?
Akebia Therapeutics (FRA:AX9) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Akebia Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Akebia Therapeutics ranks #916 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Akebia Therapeutics' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Akebia Therapeutics' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.08 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.61. Akebia Therapeutics' value of 0.08 is 86.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akebia Therapeutics ranks #916 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Akebia Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akebia Therapeutics' Equity-to-Asset compare to ORGO and EBS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Akebia Therapeutics ranks #916 out of 1008 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Akebia Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.61. Akebia Therapeutics' value of 0.08 is 86.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.61, Akebia Therapeutics 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.61, based on 1,008 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. Akebia Therapeutics's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.08 is 86.9% 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 Akebia Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akebia Therapeutics's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.08, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akebia Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebia Therapeutics (FRA:AX9) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.05, compared to a current price of €1.12 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.08, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 86.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.61. Akebia Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Akebia Therapeutics (FRA:AX9), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.08 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 Akebia Therapeutics (FRA:AX9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebia Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.12 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.05. GuruFocus considers Akebia Therapeutics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AX9:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.08 (60% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: €1.05 vs. price of €1.12 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#916 of 1008)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AX9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Akebia Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges AKBA:USAAX9:Germany
Address 245 First Street, Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Akebia Therapeutics Inc is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company. The Company's operating segment is the business of developing and commercializing novel therapeutics. The current portfolio of the company includes Auryxia (ferric citrate), a medicine approved and marketed in the United States for the control of serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease and the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, in adult patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease, Vafseo (vadadustat), an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase, inhibitor approved in Japan for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease, and HIF-PH inhibitors in preclinical development.
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