The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) Equity-to-Asset: 0.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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FRA:PTY The Brink's Co FRA:PTY
85 GF Score
Price €102.00
GF Value €93.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Brink's Co Equity-to-Asset?

The Brink's Co FRA:PTY -3.77% 85 Equity-to-Asset is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:PTY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €93.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,097 Business Services companies, The Brink's Co ranks worse than 95.17% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. The Brink's Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €227 Mil. The Brink's Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,293 Mil. Therefore, The Brink's Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.

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

FRA:PTY' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.05   Max: 0.19
Current: 0.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of The Brink's Co was 0.19. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.05.

FRA:PTY's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
95.17% of 1097 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.52 vs FRA:PTY: 0.04

The Brink's Co  (FRA:PTY) 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%.


The Brink's Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


The Brink's Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Brink's Co'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.

The Brink's Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

The Brink's Co 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 0.02 0.07 0.06 0.03 0.04

The Brink's Co 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 0.03 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04

FRA:PTY vs ADT, BRC, GEO: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The Brink's 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.


The Brink's Co Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The Brink's Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Brink's 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.

The Brink's Co'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
=237.156/6267.677
=0.04

The Brink's Co'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
=226.63/6293.221
=0.04

* 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 0.04 mean?
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The Brink's Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, The Brink's Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.02 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #1044 out of 1097 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is The Brink's Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
The Brink's Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.04 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.19. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. The Brink's Co's value of 0.04 is 92.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #1044 out of 1097 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Brink's Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Brink's Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to ADT and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #1044 out of 1097 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places The Brink's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. The Brink's Co's value of 0.04 is 92.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The Brink's Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.02 to 0.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.52, The Brink's Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Business Services companies is 0.52, based on 1,097 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. The Brink's Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.04 is 92.3% 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 The Brink's Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Brink's Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.04, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Brink's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €93.43, compared to a current price of €102.00 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.04, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 92.3% below the Business Services industry median of 0.52. The Brink's Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.04 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €102.00 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €93.43. GuruFocus considers The Brink's Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PTY:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.04 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05)
  • GF Value™: €93.43 vs. price of €102.00 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.3% below the Business Services median (#1044 of 1097)

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


The Brink's Co Business Description

Other Exchanges BCO:USA
Address 1801 Bayberry Court, P.O. Box 18100, Richmond, VA, USA, 23226-8100
The Brink's Co is a provider of secure logistics and security solutions for cash and other valuables. Its segments include: North America segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada, including the Brink's Global Services (BGS) line of business; Latin America segment consists operations in Latin American countries where it has an ownership interest, including the BGS line of business; Europe segment includes total operations in European countries that provide services outside of the BGS line of business; and Rest of World segment consists operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also includes total operations in European countries that provide BGS services and BGS activity in Latin American countries. It derives maximum revenue from the North America segment.
85GF Score

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