Carillion (LSE:CLLN) Equity-to-Asset: -0.12 (As of Jun. 2017)

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What is Carillion Equity-to-Asset?

Carillion LSE:CLLN Equity-to-Asset is -0.12 as of Jun. 2017.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Carillion's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was £-436 Mil. Carillion's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was £3,669 Mil. Therefore, Carillion's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was -0.12.

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

LSE:CLLN's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 0.45
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Carillion  (LSE:CLLN) 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%.

Carillion Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

Carillion Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carillion'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.

Carillion Equity-to-Asset Chart

Carillion Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.27 0.22 0.26 0.16

Carillion Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17
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 0.23 0.26 0.23 0.16 -0.12

Carillion Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Carillion'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.

Carillion Equity-to-Asset vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Carillion's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


Carillion 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.

Carillion'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
=701.1/4433.1
=0.16

Carillion'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
=-435.5/3669.4
=-0.12

* 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 -0.12 mean?
Carillion (LSE:CLLN) has a Equity-to-Asset of -0.12 as of Jun. 2017. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Carillion and its competitors.
Is Carillion's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Carillion's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.12.
How does Carillion's Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
Carillion's Equity-to-Asset of -0.12 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. 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 Construction company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Construction companies is 0.45, based on 1,788 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 Carillion and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carillion's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carillion stock overvalued right now?
Carillion (LSE:CLLN) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -0.12. The current Equity-to-Asset is -0.12. 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 Carillion (LSE:CLLN), the current Equity-to-Asset is -0.12 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.

Carillion Business Description

Address 29 WELLINGTON STREET, CENTRAL SQUARE 8TH FLOOR, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, GBR, LS1 4DL
Carillion PLC offers support, financing, and construction services. It provides maintenance, facilities management, and energy services for buildings and large property estates. In addition, the company delivers infrastructure services for roads, railways, and utility networks.