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China Merchants Port Holdings CoFRA:CPM +1.59%77 Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:CPM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Transportation companies, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks better than 70.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CPM'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of China Merchants Port Holdings Co was 0.64. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.59.
FRA:CPM's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 70.61% of 1014
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs FRA:CPM: 0.63
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM) 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%.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset Chart
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, China Merchants Port Holdings Co'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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co 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.
* 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.54 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #298 out of 1014 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is near median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 0.64. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 0.62 is 24% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #298 out of 1014 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Merchants Port Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #298 out of 1014 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts China Merchants Port Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 0.62 is 24% above this benchmark. Historically, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.54 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.50, China Merchants Port Holdings Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Transportation companies is 0.50, based on 1,014 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. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is 24% 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co 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. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.53, compared to a current price of €1.72 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 24% above the Transportation industry median of 0.50. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.72 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.53.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Port Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CPM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.62 (near median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: €1.53 vs. price of €1.72 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24% above the Transportation median (#298 of 1014)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a port service provider principally engaged in port operations, bonded logistics operations, and property investment. Its segments are port operations, bonded logistics operations, and other operations. Port operations generate maximum revenue, including container terminal operations and bulk and general cargo terminal operations conducted by the Group, its associates, and joint ventures across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as well as other international locations. Bonded logistics operations include logistics park operations, port transportation, and airport cargo handling. Other operations mainly include property development and investment, logistics operations by associates, and corporate functions.
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