MLACW (Malacca Straits Acquisition Co) Equity-to-Asset: -0.82 (As of Mar. 2023)

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What is Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Equity-to-Asset?

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co MLACW 24 Equity-to-Asset is -0.82 as of Mar. 2023. GuruFocus rates MLACW with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $-4.63 Mil. Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $5.63 Mil.

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

MLACW' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.82   Med: 0.83   Max: 0.97
Current: -0.82

During the past 3 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Malacca Straits Acquisition Co was 0.97. The lowest was -0.82. And the median was 0.83.

MLACW's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.9 vs MLACW: -0.82

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co  (NAS:MLACW) 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%.


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Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malacca Straits Acquisition 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.

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Equity-to-Asset
0.88 0.26 -0.66

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.83 0.84 0.82 -0.66 -0.82

MLACW vs RAM, CLOE, APMI: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Malacca Straits Acquisition 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.


Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Equity-to-Asset vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Malacca Straits Acquisition 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.

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2022 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-3.662/5.512
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Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2023 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-4.629/5.629
=

* 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 -0.82 mean?
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co (MLACW) has a Equity-to-Asset of -0.82 as of Mar. 2023. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Malacca Straits Acquisition Co and its competitors.
Is Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.82. Overall, Malacca Straits Acquisition Co has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to RAM and CLOE?
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Equity-to-Asset of -0.82 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.90. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Diversified Financial Services companies is 0.90, based on 558 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 Malacca Straits Acquisition Co and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malacca Straits Acquisition Co stock overvalued right now?
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co (MLACW) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -0.82. The current Equity-to-Asset is -0.82. Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 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 Malacca Straits Acquisition Co (MLACW), the current Equity-to-Asset is -0.82 as of Mar. 2023. 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.

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Business Description

Address 2 Ice House Street, Saint George’s Building, Unit 601-2, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Ltd is a blank check company.
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