NFBK (Northfield Bancorp) Equity-to-Asset: 0.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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NFBK Northfield Bancorp Inc NFBK
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Price $15.31
GF Value $13.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Northfield Bancorp Equity-to-Asset?

Northfield Bancorp NFBK 60 Equity-to-Asset is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates NFBK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Banks companies, Northfield Bancorp ranks better than 72.26% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Northfield Bancorp's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $694.7 Mil. Northfield Bancorp's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,735.2 Mil. Therefore, Northfield Bancorp's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.

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

NFBK' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.14   Max: 0.17
Current: 0.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Northfield Bancorp was 0.17. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.14.

NFBK's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
72.26% of 1525 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.1 vs NFBK: 0.12

Northfield Bancorp  (NAS:NFBK) 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%.


Northfield Bancorp Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Northfield Bancorp Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northfield Bancorp'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.

Northfield Bancorp Equity-to-Asset Chart

Northfield Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
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Northfield Bancorp Quarterly Data
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NFBK vs ACNB, AMBZ, AROW: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Northfield Bancorp'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.


Northfield Bancorp Equity-to-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Northfield Bancorp's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Northfield Bancorp 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.

Northfield Bancorp's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=690.059/5754.01
=0.12

Northfield Bancorp's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=694.69/5735.202
=0.12

* 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 0.12 mean?
Northfield Bancorp (NFBK) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Northfield Bancorp and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Northfield Bancorp's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.12 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Northfield Bancorp ranks #423 out of 1525 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Northfield Bancorp's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Northfield Bancorp's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.12 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.17. The Banks industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10. Northfield Bancorp's value of 0.12 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northfield Bancorp ranks #423 out of 1525 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northfield Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northfield Bancorp's Equity-to-Asset compare to ACNB and AMBZ?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Northfield Bancorp ranks #423 out of 1525 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Northfield Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10. Northfield Bancorp's value of 0.12 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Northfield Bancorp's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.12 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.10, Northfield Bancorp 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 Banks company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Banks companies is 0.10, based on 1,525 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. Northfield Bancorp's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.12 is 20% 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 Northfield Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northfield Bancorp's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.12, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northfield Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northfield Bancorp (NFBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.23, compared to a current price of $15.31 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.12, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 20% above the Banks industry median of 0.10. Northfield Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Northfield Bancorp (NFBK), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.12 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 Northfield Bancorp (NFBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northfield Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.31 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.23. GuruFocus considers Northfield Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NFBK:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.12 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: $13.23 vs. price of $15.31 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% above the Banks median (#423 of 1525)

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


Northfield Bancorp Business Description

Address 581 Main Street, Suite 810, Woodbridge, NJ, USA, 07095
Northfield Bancorp Inc is the holding company for Northfield Bank. Its subsidiary provides banking services to individuals and corporate customers in Richmond and Kings Counties in New York, and Hunterdon, Mercer, Union, and Middlesex counties in New Jersey. The bank attracts deposits and offers credit and other banking services.
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