LKST (LookSmart Group) Equity-to-Asset: -0.34 (As of Jun. 2017)

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What is LookSmart Group Equity-to-Asset?

LookSmart Group LKST Equity-to-Asset is -0.34 as of Jun. 2017.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. LookSmart Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was $-1.29 Mil. LookSmart Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was $3.82 Mil. Therefore, LookSmart Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was -0.34.

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

LKST's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 0.64
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

LookSmart Group  (OTCPK:LKST) 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%.

LookSmart Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

LookSmart Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LookSmart Group'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.

LookSmart Group Equity-to-Asset Chart

LookSmart Group Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Equity-to-Asset
0.51 -0.10 -0.40

LookSmart Group Quarterly Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17
Equity-to-Asset -0.10 -0.32 -0.40 -0.34

LKST vs UBLI, WSCO, ABBY: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, LookSmart Group'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.

LookSmart Group Equity-to-Asset vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, LookSmart Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


LookSmart Group 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.

LookSmart Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2016 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-1.576/3.938
=-0.40

LookSmart Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2017 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-1.286/3.817
=-0.34

* 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 -0.34 mean?
LookSmart Group (LKST) has a Equity-to-Asset of -0.34 as of Jun. 2017. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on LookSmart Group and its competitors.
Is LookSmart Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
LookSmart Group's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.34.
How does LookSmart Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to UBLI and WSCO?
LookSmart Group's Equity-to-Asset of -0.34 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.64. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Interactive Media companies is 0.64, based on 568 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. 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 LookSmart Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LookSmart Group's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LookSmart Group stock overvalued right now?
LookSmart Group (LKST) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -0.34. The current Equity-to-Asset is -0.34. 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 LookSmart Group (LKST), the current Equity-to-Asset is -0.34 as of Jun. 2017. 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.

LookSmart Group Business Description

Address 2850 West Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson, NV, USA, 89052
LookSmart Group Inc engages in providing digital advertising solutions. The company provides solutions for search and display advertising customers in a large online advertising ecosystem serving ads that target user queries on partner sites. It offers search advertising customers, and targeted search through a search advertising distribution network that uses the company's AdCenter platform technology. It offers advertisers the ability to buy graphical display advertising.