Groupe Baumgartner Holding (LTS:0QL4) Equity-to-Asset: 0.99 (As of Jun. 2019) — Near Median

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What is Groupe Baumgartner Holding Equity-to-Asset?

Groupe Baumgartner Holding LTS:0QL4 Equity-to-Asset is 0.99 as of Jun. 2019, which is at its 10-year median of 0.99. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Groupe Baumgartner Holding's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was CHF58.04 Mil. Groupe Baumgartner Holding's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was CHF58.55 Mil.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Groupe Baumgartner Holding was 0.99. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 0.99.

LTS:0QL4's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.54
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Groupe Baumgartner Holding  (LTS:0QL4) 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%.


Groupe Baumgartner Holding Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Groupe Baumgartner Holding Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Groupe Baumgartner Holding'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.

Groupe Baumgartner Holding Equity-to-Asset Chart

Groupe Baumgartner Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Equity-to-Asset
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Groupe Baumgartner Holding Semi-Annual Data
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LTS:0QL4 vs NKSJF: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Groupe Baumgartner Holding'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.


Groupe Baumgartner Holding Equity-to-Asset vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Groupe Baumgartner Holding's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Groupe Baumgartner Holding 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.

Groupe Baumgartner Holding'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
=58.063/58.522
=

Groupe Baumgartner Holding's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2019 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=58.036/58.552
=

* 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 0.99 mean?
Groupe Baumgartner Holding (LTS:0QL4) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 as of Jun. 2019. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Groupe Baumgartner Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Groupe Baumgartner Holding's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.98 to 0.99.
Is Groupe Baumgartner Holding's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Groupe Baumgartner Holding's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 is near median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 0.99. The Forest Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Groupe Baumgartner Holding's value of 0.99 is 83.3% above this industry median.
How does Groupe Baumgartner Holding's Equity-to-Asset compare to NKSJF?
Groupe Baumgartner Holding's Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Groupe Baumgartner Holding's value of 0.99 is 83.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Groupe Baumgartner Holding's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.98 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Groupe Baumgartner Holding has consistently been above 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 Forest Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Forest Products companies is 0.54, based on 284 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. Groupe Baumgartner Holding's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 is 83.3% 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 Groupe Baumgartner Holding and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupe Baumgartner Holding's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe Baumgartner Holding stock overvalued right now?
Groupe Baumgartner Holding (LTS:0QL4) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 83.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.54. 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 Groupe Baumgartner Holding (LTS:0QL4), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99 as of Jun. 2019. 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.

Groupe Baumgartner Holding Business Description

Address 12, Rue da la Vernie, Crissier, CHE, CH-1023
Groupe Baumgartner Holding SA through its subsidiaries engages in manufacture of paper and paper products.