Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) Equity-to-Asset: 0.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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LUS:ZMBF Zambeef Products PLC LUS:ZMBF
92 GF Score
Price ZMW1.97
GF Value ZMW1.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Zambeef Products Equity-to-Asset?

Zambeef Products LUS:ZMBF +0.51% 92 Equity-to-Asset is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZMBF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW1.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zambeef Products ranks better than 63.81% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Zambeef Products's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW6,483 Mil. Zambeef Products's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW10,212 Mil. Therefore, Zambeef Products's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.

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

LUS:ZMBF' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 0.69   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Zambeef Products was 0.76. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.69.

LUS:ZMBF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
63.81% of 1995 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs LUS:ZMBF: 0.64

Zambeef Products  (LUS:ZMBF) 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%.


Zambeef Products Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Zambeef Products Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambeef Products'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.

Zambeef Products Equity-to-Asset Chart

Zambeef Products Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.65 0.61 0.56 0.62

Zambeef Products Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.59 0.56 0.56 0.62 0.64

LUS:ZMBF vs KHC, GIS: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Zambeef Products'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.


Zambeef Products Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zambeef Products's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zambeef Products 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.

Zambeef Products's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Sep. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=6385.262/10243.681
=0.62

Zambeef Products's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=6482.919/10212.397
=0.63

* 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 0.64 mean?
Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Zambeef Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Zambeef Products' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.56 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #722 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Zambeef Products' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Zambeef Products' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.64 is near median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 0.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Zambeef Products' value of 0.64 is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #722 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zambeef Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambeef Products' Equity-to-Asset compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #722 out of 1995 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Zambeef Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Zambeef Products' value of 0.64 is 16.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Zambeef Products' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.56 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Zambeef Products 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.55, based on 1,995 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. Zambeef Products's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.64 is 16.4% 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 Zambeef Products and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambeef Products's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambeef Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW1.55, compared to a current price of ZMW1.97 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 16.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.55. Zambeef Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 warning signs to review. 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 Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Is Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ZMW1.97 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW1.55. GuruFocus considers Zambeef Products to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUS:ZMBF:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.64 (near median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: ZMW1.55 vs. price of ZMW1.97 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#722 of 1995)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LUS:ZMBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zambeef Products Business Description

Other Exchanges ZAM:UK
Address Manda Road, Plot 4970, Industrial Area, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambeef Products PLC is a food retailer engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, stock feed, and flour. The company has row cropping operations of maize, soya beans, and wheat crops under irrigation. The company's reportable segment includes Retailing and cold chain food products and Cropping and milling. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its cropping and milling segment which is involved in selling of sells wheat, soya, and maize grain, and flour mill and bread.
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