GYST (The Graystone Co) Equity-to-Asset: -3.12 (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is The Graystone Co Equity-to-Asset?

The Graystone Co GYST -0.22% Equity-to-Asset is -3.12 as of Sep. 2013.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. The Graystone Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was $-0.63 Mil. The Graystone Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.20 Mil. Therefore, The Graystone Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was -3.12.

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

GYST's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.1
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

The Graystone Co  (OTCPK:GYST) 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 Graystone Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

The Graystone Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Graystone 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 Graystone Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

The Graystone Co Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Equity-to-Asset
0.95 0.74 -3.28

The Graystone Co Quarterly Data
Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.81 -3.28 -6.42 -4.14 -3.12

GYST vs DWSGF, AUXRF, NEBUF: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, The Graystone 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 Graystone Co Equity-to-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, The Graystone Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


The Graystone 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 Graystone Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2012 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.446/0.136
=-3.28

The Graystone Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2013 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.631/0.202
=-3.12

* 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 -3.12 mean?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a Equity-to-Asset of -3.12 as of Sep. 2013. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The Graystone Co and its competitors.
Is The Graystone Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
The Graystone Co's current Equity-to-Asset is -3.12.
How does The Graystone Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to DWSGF and AUXRF?
The Graystone Co's Equity-to-Asset of -3.12 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10. 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 Banks company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Banks companies is 0.10, based on 1,524 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 The Graystone Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Graystone Co's current Equity-to-Asset is -3.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Graystone Co stock overvalued right now?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -3.12. The current Equity-to-Asset is -3.12. 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 Graystone Co (GYST), the current Equity-to-Asset is -3.12 as of Sep. 2013. 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.

The Graystone Co Business Description

Address 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL, USA, 33324
The Graystone Co Inc is a mortgage broker and lender. It is a mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in connecting clients with the ideal mortgage options tailored to their financial circumstances and goals. The company caters to various categories of customers from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the entire mortgage process.