Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Equity-to-Asset: 0.45 (As of Jun. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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KAR:BWCL Bestway Cement Co Ltd KAR:BWCL
64 GF Score
Price ₨449.92
GF Value ₨385.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Bestway Cement Co Equity-to-Asset?

Bestway Cement Co KAR:BWCL -1.80% 64 Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates KAR:BWCL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨385.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Building Materials companies, Bestway Cement Co ranks worse than 67.23% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Bestway Cement Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨134,956 Mil. Bestway Cement Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨300,370 Mil. Therefore, Bestway Cement Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.45.

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

KAR:BWCL' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.51   Max: 0.62
Current: 0.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Bestway Cement Co was 0.62. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.51.

KAR:BWCL's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
67.23% of 415 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs KAR:BWCL: 0.45

Bestway Cement Co  (KAR:BWCL) 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%.


Bestway Cement Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Bestway Cement Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bestway Cement Co'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.

Bestway Cement Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

Bestway Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset
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Bestway Cement Co 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 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.44 0.45

KAR:BWCL vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bestway Cement Co'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.


Bestway Cement Co Equity-to-Asset vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bestway Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bestway Cement Co 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.

Bestway Cement Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=134955.57/300370.037
=0.45

Bestway Cement Co'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
=134955.57/300370.037
=0.45

* 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 0.45 mean?
Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Bestway Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.35 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #279 out of 415 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Bestway Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Bestway Cement Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.62. The Building Materials industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Bestway Cement Co's value of 0.45 is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #279 out of 415 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bestway Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestway Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #279 out of 415 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Bestway Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Bestway Cement Co's value of 0.45 is 18.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bestway Cement Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.35 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Bestway Cement Co has consistently been below 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 Building Materials company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Building Materials companies is 0.55, based on 415 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. Bestway Cement Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 is 18.2% 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 Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials 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. Bestway Cement Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestway Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨385.67, compared to a current price of ₨449.92 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 18.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.55. Bestway Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨449.92 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨385.67. GuruFocus considers Bestway Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:BWCL:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.45 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: ₨385.67 vs. price of ₨449.92 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.2% below the Building Materials median (#279 of 415)

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


Bestway Cement Co Business Description

Address 19-A, College Road, Bestway Building, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, PB, PAK, 44000
Bestway Cement Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement in the local and export market. Its products include Bestway, Pakcem, Stallion, Ecocem, Low Alkali Cement, and others. The company operates in Pakistan and also export to other countries. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Pakistan.
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