HCGS (HighCom Global Security) Equity-to-Asset: 0.86 (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is HighCom Global Security Equity-to-Asset?

HighCom Global Security HCGS Equity-to-Asset is 0.86 as of Dec. 2018.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. HighCom Global Security's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $8.07 Mil. HighCom Global Security's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $9.33 Mil. Therefore, HighCom Global Security's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was 0.86.

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

HCGS's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.52
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

HighCom Global Security  (OTCPK:HCGS) 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%.


HighCom Global Security Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


HighCom Global Security Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HighCom Global Security'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.

HighCom Global Security Equity-to-Asset Chart

HighCom Global Security Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.42 0.66 0.90 0.87 0.86

HighCom Global Security Quarterly Data
Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
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 0.87 0.87 0.93 0.95 0.86

HCGS vs DTII, UUU, GWSN: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, HighCom Global Security'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.


HighCom Global Security Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HighCom Global Security's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



HighCom Global Security 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.

HighCom Global Security's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2018 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=8.066/9.334
=0.86

HighCom Global Security's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2018 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=8.066/9.334
=0.86

* 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 0.86 mean?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.86 as of Dec. 2018. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on HighCom Global Security and its competitors.
Is HighCom Global Security's Equity-to-Asset too high?
HighCom Global Security's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.86. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. HighCom Global Security's value of 0.86 is 65.4% above this industry median.
How does HighCom Global Security's Equity-to-Asset compare to DTII and UUU?
HighCom Global Security's Equity-to-Asset of 0.86 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. HighCom Global Security's value of 0.86 is 65.4% above this benchmark. 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 1,096 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. HighCom Global Security's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.86 is 65.4% 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 HighCom Global Security 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. HighCom Global Security's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom Global Security stock overvalued right now?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.86. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.86 and 65.4% above the Business Services industry median of 0.52. 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 HighCom Global Security (HCGS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.86 as of Dec. 2018. 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.

HighCom Global Security Business Description

Address 2901 East 4th Avenue, Unit J, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
HighCom Global Security Inc is a provider of equipment and services for the security and defense industries. It acquires, manages and builds businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of its customers. The company's businesses continuously develops solutions that enable customers to achieve their objectives. Its HighCom Armor division provides high performance and affordable body armor, personal protective equipment, and armor systems and related accessories, while its BlastGard division has patented BlastWrap technology that acts as a virtual tent to effectively mitigate blast effects and suppress post-blast fires.