Press (MSW:PCL) Equity-to-Asset: 0.17 (As of Dec. 2021)

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What is Press Equity-to-Asset?

Press MSW:PCL 48 Equity-to-Asset is 0.17 as of Dec. 2021. GuruFocus rates MSW:PCL with a GF Score™ of 48/100.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Press's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 was MWK188,640 Mil. Press's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 was MWK1,085,699 Mil.

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

MSW:PCL's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 0.45
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Press  (MSW:PCL) 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%.


Press Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Press Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Press'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.

Press Equity-to-Asset Chart

Press Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.24 0.23 0.20 0.17

Press Semi-Annual Data
Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
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 0.24 0.24 0.23 0.20 0.17

MSW:PCL vs HON, MMM: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Press'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.


Press Equity-to-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Press's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Press 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.

Press's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2021 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=188640/1085699
=0.17

Press's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2021 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=188640/1085699
=

* 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 0.17 mean?
Press (MSW:PCL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.17 as of Dec. 2021. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Press and its competitors.
Is Press' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Press' current Equity-to-Asset is 0.17. The Conglomerates industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Press' value of 0.17 is 62.2% below this industry median. Overall, Press has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Press' Equity-to-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
Press' Equity-to-Asset of 0.17 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Press' value of 0.17 is 62.2% below this benchmark. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 0.45, based on 567 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. Press's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.17 is 62.2% 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 Press and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Press's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Press stock overvalued right now?
Press (MSW:PCL) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.17. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.17 and 62.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.45. Press' overall GF Score™ is 48/100. 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 Press (MSW:PCL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.17 as of Dec. 2021. 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.

Press Business Description

Address Kaoshiung Road, PCL House, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 1227, Top Mandala, Blantyre, MWI
Press Corp PLC through its subsidiaries provides a wide range of Information and Communications Technology-based products and services. The company's business segments are Financial Services, Telecommunications, Energy, Consumer Goods, and all other segments. The Financial Services segment provides retail, corporate and investment banking as well as stockbroking, insurance and pension administration services. The Telecommunications segment provides a wide range of Information and Communications Technology-based products and services. The energy segment involves the manufacture of Ethanol. All other segments are engaged in property investment and development, Holding company, Manufacturer, and distributor of fish products.
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