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What is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Equity-to-Asset?
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural MachineryHSTC:VEA 75 Equity-to-Asset is 0.76 as of Sep. 2022, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates HSTC:VEA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫37,516.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 216 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks better than 85.19% on this metric.
HSTC:VEA'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 0.95 Max: 0.96
Current: 0.74
During the past 5 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery was 0.96. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 0.95.
HSTC:VEA's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 85.19% of 216
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs HSTC:VEA: 0.74
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%.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Annual Data
Trend
Dec17
Dec21
Dec22
Dec24
Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
0.79
0.95
0.92
0.95
0.95
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Quarterly Data
Mar18
Mar21
Sep21
Mar22
Sep22
Equity-to-Asset
0.81
0.96
0.92
0.95
0.76
HSTC:VEA vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Equity-to-Asset vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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.
* 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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.76 as of Sep. 2022. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.73 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #32 out of 216 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.76 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 0.96. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 0.76 is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #32 out of 216 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Equity-to-Asset compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #32 out of 216 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 0.76 is 49% above this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.73 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.51, based on 216 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. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.76 is 49% 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.76, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫37,516.06, compared to a current price of ₫36,900.00 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.76, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 49% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.51. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.76 as of Sep. 2022. 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫36,900.00 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫37,516.06.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:VEA:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.76 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: ₫37,516.06 vs. price of ₫36,900.00 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#32 of 216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:VEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading machinery and spare parts for agricultural, forestry, and fishery production and transportation. Its products include VEAM cars, tractors, engines, agricultural machinery, and accessories.
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