MENB (Mendocino Brewing Co) Equity-to-Asset: -0.19 (As of Sep. 2016)

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What is Mendocino Brewing Co Equity-to-Asset?

Mendocino Brewing Co MENB Equity-to-Asset is -0.19 as of Sep. 2016.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Mendocino Brewing Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was $-2.92 Mil. Mendocino Brewing Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was $15.27 Mil. Therefore, Mendocino Brewing Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was -0.19.

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

MENB's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 0.54
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Mendocino Brewing Co  (OTCPK:MENB) 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%.


Mendocino Brewing Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Mendocino Brewing Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mendocino Brewing Co'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.

Mendocino Brewing Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

Mendocino Brewing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Equity-to-Asset
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Mendocino Brewing Co Quarterly Data
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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 -0.07 -0.09 -0.14 -0.16 -0.19

MENB vs SRSG: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Mendocino Brewing Co'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.


Mendocino Brewing Co Equity-to-Asset vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mendocino Brewing Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Mendocino Brewing Co 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.

Mendocino Brewing Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2015 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-1.595/17.036
=-0.09

Mendocino Brewing Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2016 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-2.919/15.268
=-0.19

* 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 -0.19 mean?
Mendocino Brewing Co (MENB) has a Equity-to-Asset of -0.19 as of Sep. 2016. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Mendocino Brewing Co and its competitors.
Is Mendocino Brewing Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Mendocino Brewing Co's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.19.
How does Mendocino Brewing Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to SRSG?
Mendocino Brewing Co's Equity-to-Asset of -0.19 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.54, based on 214 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 Mendocino Brewing Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic 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. Mendocino Brewing Co's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mendocino Brewing Co stock overvalued right now?
Mendocino Brewing Co (MENB) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -0.19. The current Equity-to-Asset is -0.19. 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 Mendocino Brewing Co (MENB), the current Equity-to-Asset is -0.19 as of Sep. 2016. 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.

Mendocino Brewing Co Business Description

Address 1601 Airport Road, Ukiah, CA, USA, 95482
Mendocino Brewing Co Inc belongs to the brewing industry. The company produces ales and lagers in its breweries in the United States. It functions through the segments, of brewing, tavern, and tasting room operations. The company's operations in the North American Territory consist of brewing and marketing craft beers. The firm's operations in the Foreign Territory consist of the marketing and distribution of Kingfisher Premium Lager in the Foreign Territory through Indian restaurants, chain retail grocers, liquor stores, and other retail outlets.