MFCO (Microwave Filter Co) Equity-to-Asset: 0.81 (As of Sep. 2025) — 17% Above Median

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MFCO Microwave Filter Co Inc MFCO
29 GF Score
Price $1.37
GF Value $0.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Microwave Filter Co Equity-to-Asset?

Microwave Filter Co MFCO 29 Equity-to-Asset is 0.81 as of Sep. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates MFCO with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,499 Hardware companies, Microwave Filter Co ranks better than 87.68% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Microwave Filter Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $1.36 Mil. Microwave Filter Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $1.67 Mil. Therefore, Microwave Filter Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.81.

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

MFCO' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 0.69   Max: 0.87
Current: 0.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Microwave Filter Co was 0.87. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 0.69.

MFCO's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
87.68% of 2499 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.56 vs MFCO: 0.81

Microwave Filter Co  (OTCPK:MFCO) 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%.


Microwave Filter Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Microwave Filter Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microwave Filter 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.

Microwave Filter Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

Microwave Filter Co Annual Data
Trend Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep24 Sep25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.66 0.67 0.87 0.81

Microwave Filter Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep01 Sep02 Sep03 Sep04 Sep05 Sep06 Sep07 Sep08 Sep09 Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep24 Sep25
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 0.69 0.66 0.67 0.87 0.81

MFCO vs WLAN, ASNS, MITQ: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Microwave Filter 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.


Microwave Filter Co Equity-to-Asset vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Microwave Filter Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Microwave Filter 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.

Microwave Filter Co'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
=1.358/1.67
=0.81

Microwave Filter Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=1.358/1.67
=0.81

* 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 0.81 mean?
Microwave Filter Co (MFCO) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.81 as of Sep. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Microwave Filter Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Microwave Filter Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.66 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Microwave Filter Co ranks #308 out of 2499 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Microwave Filter Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Microwave Filter Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.81 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 0.87. The Hardware industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Microwave Filter Co's value of 0.81 is 44.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microwave Filter Co ranks #308 out of 2499 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Microwave Filter Co has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microwave Filter Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to WLAN and ASNS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Microwave Filter Co ranks #308 out of 2499 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Microwave Filter Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Microwave Filter Co's value of 0.81 is 44.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Microwave Filter Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.66 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Microwave Filter Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Hardware companies is 0.56, based on 2,499 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. Microwave Filter Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.81 is 44.6% 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 Microwave Filter Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microwave Filter Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.81, which is 17% above 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 Microwave Filter Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Filter Co (MFCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.32, compared to a current price of $1.37 — trading 328.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.81, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 44.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.56. Microwave Filter Co's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 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 Microwave Filter Co (MFCO), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.81 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Microwave Filter Co (MFCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Filter Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.37 is trading 328.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.32. GuruFocus considers Microwave Filter Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MFCO:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.81 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: $0.32 vs. price of $1.37 (328.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.6% above the Hardware median (#308 of 2499)

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


Microwave Filter Co Business Description

Address 6743 Kinne Street, East Syracuse, Syracuse, NY, USA, 13057
Microwave Filter Co Inc operates in the United States and designs, develops, manufactures and sells electronic filters for radio and microwave frequencies. Its products support signal distribution and interference prevention and serve cable television, broadcast, satellite, mobile radio, cellular including 5G, telephone, commercial, aerospace and defense markets. The Company offers filter products covering frequencies from 5 Hz to 50 GHz, including custom designs such as waveguide, stripline and microstrip, lumped element, dielectric resonator, and cavity and coaxial topologies. Its product range includes bandpass, bandstop, highpass and lowpass filters, combiners, couplers, diplexers, adaptors, and CATV headend channel deletion filters and networks for wireless and PCS applications.
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