Al Jazeera Services (MUS:AJSS) Equity-to-Asset: 0.84 (As of Mar. 2018)

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What is Al Jazeera Services Equity-to-Asset?

Al Jazeera Services MUS:AJSS Equity-to-Asset is 0.84 as of Mar. 2018.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Al Jazeera Services's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 was ر.ع22.98 Mil. Al Jazeera Services's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 was ر.ع27.46 Mil. Therefore, Al Jazeera Services's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 was 0.84.

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

MUS:AJSS's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.52
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Al Jazeera Services  (MUS:AJSS) 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%.


Al Jazeera Services Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Al Jazeera Services Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al Jazeera Services'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.

Al Jazeera Services Equity-to-Asset Chart

Al Jazeera Services Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 0.82 0.87 0.91 0.91

Al Jazeera Services Quarterly Data
Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18
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 0.83 0.91 0.92 0.91 0.84

MUS:AJSS vs STWC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Al Jazeera Services'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.


Al Jazeera Services Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Al Jazeera Services's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Al Jazeera Services 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.

Al Jazeera Services's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2017 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=23.811/26.042
=0.91

Al Jazeera Services's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2018 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=22.979/27.458
=0.84

* 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 0.84 mean?
Al Jazeera Services (MUS:AJSS) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.84 as of Mar. 2018. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Al Jazeera Services and its competitors.
Is Al Jazeera Services' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Al Jazeera Services' current Equity-to-Asset is 0.84. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Al Jazeera Services' value of 0.84 is 61.5% above this industry median.
How does Al Jazeera Services' Equity-to-Asset compare to STWC?
Al Jazeera Services' Equity-to-Asset of 0.84 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Al Jazeera Services' value of 0.84 is 61.5% above 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 Business Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Business Services companies is 0.52, based on 1,094 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. Al Jazeera Services's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.84 is 61.5% 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 Al Jazeera Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al Jazeera Services's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Jazeera Services stock overvalued right now?
Al Jazeera Services (MUS:AJSS) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.84. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.84 and 61.5% above the Business Services industry median of 0.52. 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 Al Jazeera Services (MUS:AJSS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.84 as of Mar. 2018. 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.

Al Jazeera Services Business Description

Address 408, 4th Floor, International Medical Centre, P.O.Box 2865, Near Al Hamriya Roundabout, Ruwi, OMN, 112
Al Jazeera Services, formerly Al Jazeira Services Co SAOG, and its subsidiary are mainly engaged in catering and service support in Oman. The firm is engaged in contracting services which include catering, housekeeping, laundry, equipment supplies, and allied services. The contracting services business involves the feeding and housing of workers and personnel engaged in the industrial, oil, and gas sectors, military and civilian defense forces, and hospital, and educational sectors. In addition, the company is also engaged in investment activities. The company holds investment interests in banking, services, and industrial sectors in the local securities market as well as in the overseas stock market.