INTO (Initio) Equity-to-Asset: 0.85 (As of Jan. 2003)

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What is Initio Equity-to-Asset?

Initio INTO Equity-to-Asset is 0.85 as of Jan. 2003.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Initio's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2003 was $4.12 Mil. Initio's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2003 was $4.84 Mil. Therefore, Initio's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2003 was 0.85.

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

INTO'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.

Initio  (OTCPK:INTO) 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%.


Initio Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Initio Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Initio'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.

Initio Equity-to-Asset Chart

Initio Annual Data
Trend Apr94 Apr95 Apr96 Apr97 Apr98 Apr99 Apr00 Apr01
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.61 0.55 0.50 0.74 0.65

Initio Quarterly Data
Apr98 Jul98 Oct98 Jan99 Apr99 Jul99 Oct99 Jan00 Apr00 Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03
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 0.57 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.85

INTO vs DCAC, STWC, ABVN: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Initio'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.


Initio Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry

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

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



Initio 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.

Initio's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2001 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Apr. 2001 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=4.51/6.96
=0.65

Initio's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2003 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jan. 2003 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=4.117/4.835
=0.85

* 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 0.85 mean?
Initio (INTO) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.85 as of Jan. 2003. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Initio and its competitors.
Is Initio's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Initio's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.85. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Initio's value of 0.85 is 63.5% above this industry median.
How does Initio's Equity-to-Asset compare to DCAC and STWC?
Initio's Equity-to-Asset of 0.85 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Initio's value of 0.85 is 63.5% 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 1,095 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. Initio's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.85 is 63.5% 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 Initio 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. Initio's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Initio stock overvalued right now?
Initio (INTO) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.85. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.85 and 63.5% 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 Initio (INTO), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.85 as of Jan. 2003. 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.

Initio Business Description

Address 350 West Passaic Street, Suite No. 2, Rochelle Park, NJ, USA, 07662
Initio Inc is engaged in the provision of management and consulting services. It is also engaged in investing and trading shares of publicly owned securities.