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Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF -1.37%64 Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,001 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks worse than 74.31% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Maple Leaf Foods's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $980 Mil. Maple Leaf Foods's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,605 Mil.
Therefore, Maple Leaf Foods's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.81
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Maple Leaf Foods was 0.81. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.49.
MLFNF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 74.31% of 2001
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs MLFNF: 0.38
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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%.
Maple Leaf Foods Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
Maple Leaf Foods's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Foods' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.33 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1487 out of 2001 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.81. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.38 is 30.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1487 out of 2001 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Equity-to-Asset compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1487 out of 2001 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.38 is 30.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Foods' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.33 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Maple Leaf Foods has consistently been below 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 2,001 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is 30.9% below 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 Maple Leaf Foods 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.41, compared to a current price of $19.80 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 30.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.55. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.80 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.41.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.38 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: $14.41 vs. price of $19.80 (37.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1487 of 2001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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