Angel Biotechnology Holdings (LSE:ABH) Equity-to-Asset: 0.67 (As of Mar. 2012) — 1240% Above Median

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What is Angel Biotechnology Holdings Equity-to-Asset?

Angel Biotechnology Holdings LSE:ABH Equity-to-Asset is 0.67 as of Mar. 2012, which is 1240% above its 10-year median of 0.05. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Angel Biotechnology Holdings's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was £1.81 Mil. Angel Biotechnology Holdings's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was £2.70 Mil. Therefore, Angel Biotechnology Holdings's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was 0.67.

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

LSE:ABH' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.41   Med: 0.05   Max: 0.85
Current: 0.67

During the past 10 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Angel Biotechnology Holdings was 0.85. The lowest was -2.41. And the median was 0.05.

LSE:ABH's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 0.69 vs LSE:ABH: 0.67

Angel Biotechnology Holdings  (LSE:ABH) 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%.


Angel Biotechnology Holdings Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Angel Biotechnology Holdings Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Angel Biotechnology Holdings'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.

Angel Biotechnology Holdings Equity-to-Asset Chart

Angel Biotechnology Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Mar12
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.84 -1.32 -2.40 0.05 0.67

Angel Biotechnology Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Mar12
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.84 -1.32 -2.40 0.05 0.67

Angel Biotechnology Holdings Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Angel Biotechnology Holdings'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.


Angel Biotechnology Holdings Equity-to-Asset vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Angel Biotechnology Holdings's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Angel Biotechnology Holdings 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.

Angel Biotechnology Holdings's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2012 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Mar. 2012 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=1.805316/2.699797
=0.67

Angel Biotechnology Holdings's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2012 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=1.805316/2.699797
=0.67

* 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 0.67 mean?
Angel Biotechnology Holdings (LSE:ABH) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.67 as of Mar. 2012. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Angel Biotechnology Holdings and its competitors. This is 1240% above median its historical median of 0.05.
Is Angel Biotechnology Holdings' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Angel Biotechnology Holdings' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.67 is 1240% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. The Biotechnology industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.69. Angel Biotechnology Holdings' value of 0.67 is 2.9% below this industry median.
How does Angel Biotechnology Holdings' Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
Angel Biotechnology Holdings' Equity-to-Asset of 0.67 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.69. Angel Biotechnology Holdings' value of 0.67 is 2.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Angel Biotechnology Holdings 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Biotechnology companies is 0.69, based on 1,410 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. Angel Biotechnology Holdings's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.67 is 2.9% 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 Angel Biotechnology Holdings and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Angel Biotechnology Holdings's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.67, which is 1240% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Angel Biotechnology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Angel Biotechnology Holdings (LSE:ABH) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.67. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.67, which is 1240% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 2.9% below the Biotechnology industry median of 0.69. 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 Angel Biotechnology Holdings (LSE:ABH), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.67 as of Mar. 2012. 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.