LICT (LICT) Equity-to-Asset: 0.68 (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is LICT Equity-to-Asset?

LICT LICT +2.36% Equity-to-Asset is 0.68 as of Dec. 2018.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. LICT's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $140.4 Mil. LICT's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $205.1 Mil. Therefore, LICT's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was 0.68.

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

LICT's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.39
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

LICT  (OTCPK:LICT) 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%.


LICT Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


LICT Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LICT'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.

LICT Equity-to-Asset Chart

LICT Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 0.68 0.59 0.68 0.68

LICT Quarterly Data
Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
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 0.68 0.69 0.73 0.74 0.68

LICT vs RDCM: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, LICT'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.


LICT Equity-to-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, LICT's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



LICT 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.

LICT's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2018 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=140.369/205.091
=0.68

LICT's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2018 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=140.369/205.092
=0.68

* 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 0.68 mean?
LICT (LICT) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 as of Dec. 2018. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on LICT and its competitors.
Is LICT's Equity-to-Asset too high?
LICT's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.68. The Telecommunication Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. LICT's value of 0.68 is 74.4% above this industry median.
How does LICT's Equity-to-Asset compare to RDCM?
LICT's Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. LICT's value of 0.68 is 74.4% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.39, based on 373 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. LICT's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 is 74.4% 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 LICT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LICT's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LICT stock overvalued right now?
LICT (LICT) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.68. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.68 and 74.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.39. 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 LICT (LICT), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.68 as of Dec. 2018. 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.

LICT Business Description

Address 401 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1430
LICT Corp is a United States-based integrated provider of broadband, voice, and video services. It provides high-speed broadband services, including internet access, through fiber optic facilities, copper-based digital subscriber lines, fixed wireless, and coax cable via cable modems. The company also provides a number of other services, including video services through both traditional cable television services and Internet protocol television services, Voice over Internet Protocol, wireless voice communications, and several related telecommunications services. On the voice side, the Company has traditionally operated as both a Rural Local Exchange Carrier and a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier.