JACO (Jaco Electronics) Equity-to-Asset: 0.25 (As of Mar. 2009)

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What is Jaco Electronics Equity-to-Asset?

Jaco Electronics JACO -99.00% Equity-to-Asset is 0.25 as of Mar. 2009.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Jaco Electronics's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was $5.8 Mil. Jaco Electronics's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was $23.8 Mil. Therefore, Jaco Electronics's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was 0.25.

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

JACO's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.56
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Jaco Electronics  (OTCPK:JACO) 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%.

Jaco Electronics Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

Jaco Electronics Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jaco Electronics'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.

Jaco Electronics Equity-to-Asset Chart

Jaco Electronics Annual Data
Trend Jun99 Jun00 Jun01 Jun02 Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jun08
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.38 0.34 0.33 0.26

Jaco Electronics Quarterly Data
Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09
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 0.35 0.26 0.12 0.10 0.25

JACO vs OMPS: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Jaco Electronics'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.

Jaco Electronics Equity-to-Asset vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Jaco Electronics's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


Jaco Electronics 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.

Jaco Electronics's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2008 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=23.101/89.124
=0.26

Jaco Electronics's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2009 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=5.817/23.763
=0.24

* 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 0.25 mean?
Jaco Electronics (JACO) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.25 as of Mar. 2009. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Jaco Electronics and its competitors.
Is Jaco Electronics' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Jaco Electronics' current Equity-to-Asset is 0.25. The Hardware industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Jaco Electronics' value of 0.25 is 55.4% below this industry median.
How does Jaco Electronics' Equity-to-Asset compare to OMPS?
Jaco Electronics' Equity-to-Asset of 0.25 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Jaco Electronics' value of 0.25 is 55.4% below 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 Hardware company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Hardware companies is 0.56, based on 2,493 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. Jaco Electronics's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.25 is 55.4% below 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 Jaco Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jaco Electronics's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jaco Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Jaco Electronics (JACO) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.25. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.25 and 55.4% below the Hardware industry median of 0.56. 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 Jaco Electronics (JACO), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.25 as of Mar. 2009. 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.

Jaco Electronics Business Description

Address 145 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY, USA, 11788
Jaco Electronics Inc is engaged in the distribution of electronic components. Its products include embedded box containers, inverters, LCD monitors, open frame monitors, single board computers, among others.