HOFBF (Hofseth BioCare ASA) Equity-to-Asset: -0.07 (As of Jun. 2026)

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HOFBF Hofseth BioCare ASA HOFBF
61 GF Score
Price $0.17
GF Value $0.22
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What is Hofseth BioCare ASA Equity-to-Asset?

Hofseth BioCare ASA HOFBF 61 Equity-to-Asset is -0.07 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOFBF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.22. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,002 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks worse than 96.05% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Hofseth BioCare ASA's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-3.21 Mil. Hofseth BioCare ASA's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $44.52 Mil. Therefore, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.07.

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

HOFBF' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.3   Med: 0.31   Max: 0.58
Current: -0.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Hofseth BioCare ASA was 0.58. The lowest was -0.30. And the median was 0.31.

HOFBF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
96.05% of 2002 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.545 vs HOFBF: -0.07

Hofseth BioCare ASA  (OTCPK:HOFBF) 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%.


Hofseth BioCare ASA Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Hofseth BioCare ASA Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.

Hofseth BioCare ASA Equity-to-Asset Chart

Hofseth BioCare ASA 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 0.34 0.36 0.11 0.18 -0.19

Hofseth BioCare ASA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 -0.07 -0.19 -0.30 -0.07

HOFBF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.


Hofseth BioCare ASA Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hofseth BioCare ASA's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Hofseth BioCare ASA 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.

Hofseth BioCare ASA'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
=-7.405/39.01
=-0.19

Hofseth BioCare ASA's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-3.205/44.516
=-0.07

* 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 -0.07 mean?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF) has a Equity-to-Asset of -0.07 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1923 out of 2002 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.07. Based on the distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1923 out of 2002 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's Equity-to-Asset compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1923 out of 2002 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Hofseth BioCare ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.55, based on 2,002 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -0.07. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.22, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is -0.07. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF), the current Equity-to-Asset is -0.07 as of Jun. 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.22.

Key valuation signals for HOFBF:

  • Equity-to-Asset: -0.07
  • GF Value™: $0.22 vs. price of $0.17 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Hofseth BioCare ASA Business Description

Address Keiser Wilhelmsgate 24, Aalesund, NOR, 6003
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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