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Imperial PetroleumIMPP -2.58%72 Equity-to-Asset is 0.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates IMPP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,035 Oil & Gas companies, Imperial Petroleum ranks better than 93.04% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Imperial Petroleum's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $559.0 Mil. Imperial Petroleum's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $600.4 Mil.
Therefore, Imperial Petroleum's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
IMPP'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 0.94 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Imperial Petroleum was 0.99. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 0.94.
IMPP's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 93.04% of 1035
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs IMPP: 0.93
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%.
Imperial Petroleum Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Imperial Petroleum Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Petroleum'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.
IMPP vs TORO, DLNG, NFE: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Imperial Petroleum'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.
Imperial Petroleum Equity-to-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Imperial Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Petroleum'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.
Imperial Petroleum's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.93 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Imperial Petroleum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Imperial Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.75 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Petroleum ranks #72 out of 1035 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Imperial Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Imperial Petroleum's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.93 is near median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 0.99. The Oil & Gas industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Imperial Petroleum's value of 0.93 is 89.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Petroleum ranks #72 out of 1035 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Imperial Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset compare to TORO and DLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Imperial Petroleum ranks #72 out of 1035 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Imperial Petroleum in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Imperial Petroleum's value of 0.93 is 89.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Petroleum's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.75 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Imperial Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 0.49, based on 1,035 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. Imperial Petroleum's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.93 is 89.8% 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 Imperial Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Petroleum's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.77, compared to a current price of $4.54 — trading 63.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 89.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.49. Imperial Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Imperial Petroleum (IMPP), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.93 as of Mar. 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 Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.54 is trading 63.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.77.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMPP:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.93 (near median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $2.77 vs. price of $4.54 (63.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#72 of 1035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imperial Petroleum Inc is a provider of international seaborne transportation services to oil producers, refineries, and commodities traders. It owns and operates a fleet of six medium-range product tankers that carry refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and jet fuel, as well as edible oils and chemicals.
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