Ascent Industries CoFRA:SY4 +2.31%46 Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks better than 81.68% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Ascent Industries Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €70.62 Mil. Ascent Industries Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €88.76 Mil.
Therefore, Ascent Industries Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SY4'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.5 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Ascent Industries Co was 0.80. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.50.
FRA:SY4's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 81.68% of 1610
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs FRA:SY4: 0.80
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) 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%.
Ascent Industries Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries 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.
FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, GURE, ORGN: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries 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.
Ascent Industries Co Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
Ascent Industries Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.37 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #295 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.80 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.80. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Ascent Industries Co's value of 0.80 is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #295 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to BLGO and GURE?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #295 out of 1610 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Ascent Industries Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Ascent Industries Co's value of 0.80 is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.37 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Ascent Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,610 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.80 is 33.3% 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 Ascent Industries Co 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.80, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.02, compared to a current price of €13.30 — trading 120.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.80, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 33.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.30 is trading 120.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.02.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.80 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: €6.02 vs. price of €13.30 (120.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Chemicals median (#295 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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