GLBB (Global Quest) Equity-to-Asset: -5.20 (As of Jan. 2017)

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What is Global Quest Equity-to-Asset?

Global Quest GLBB -99.00% Equity-to-Asset is -5.20 as of Jan. 2017.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Global Quest's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2017 was $-0.03 Mil. Global Quest's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2017 was $0.01 Mil.

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

GLBB's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Global Quest  (OTCPK:GLBB) 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%.

Global Quest Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

Global Quest Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Quest'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.

Global Quest Equity-to-Asset Chart

Global Quest Annual Data
Trend Apr15 Apr16
Equity-to-Asset
0.97 -1.00

Global Quest Quarterly Data
Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.13 -1.00 -2.00 -2.88 -5.20

GLBB vs FWLAF, CHWE, HKEB: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Global Quest'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.

Global Quest Equity-to-Asset vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Global Quest's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


Global Quest 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.

Global Quest's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2016 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Apr. 2016 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.014/0.014
=

Global Quest's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2017 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jan. 2017 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.026/0.005
=

* 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 -5.20 mean?
Global Quest (GLBB) has a Equity-to-Asset of -5.20 as of Jan. 2017. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Global Quest and its competitors.
Is Global Quest's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Global Quest's current Equity-to-Asset is -5.20.
How does Global Quest's Equity-to-Asset compare to FWLAF and CHWE?
Global Quest's Equity-to-Asset of -5.20 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.90. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Diversified Financial Services companies is 0.90, based on 546 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. 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 Global Quest and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Quest's current Equity-to-Asset is -5.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Quest stock overvalued right now?
Global Quest (GLBB) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -5.20. The current Equity-to-Asset is -5.20. 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 Global Quest (GLBB), the current Equity-to-Asset is -5.20 as of Jan. 2017. 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.

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