NFSE (nFinanSe) Equity-to-Asset: 0.39 (As of Sep. 2011)

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What is nFinanSe Equity-to-Asset?

nFinanSe NFSE Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 as of Sep. 2011.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. nFinanSe's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was $2.00 Mil. nFinanSe's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was $5.12 Mil. Therefore, nFinanSe's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was 0.39.

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

NFSE's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.1
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

nFinanSe  (OTCPK:NFSE) 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%.


nFinanSe Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


nFinanSe Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for nFinanSe'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.

nFinanSe Equity-to-Asset Chart

nFinanSe Annual Data
Trend Aug01 Aug02 Aug03 Sep04 Sep05 Sep06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.28 0.78 0.65 0.84 0.46

nFinanSe Quarterly Data
Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11
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 0.66 0.46 0.56 0.47 0.39

NFSE vs DHCPQ: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, nFinanSe'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.


nFinanSe Equity-to-Asset vs Banks Industry

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

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



nFinanSe 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.

nFinanSe's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2010 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2010 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=1.872/4.061
=0.46

nFinanSe's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2011 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=2.003/5.121
=0.39

* 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 0.39 mean?
nFinanSe (NFSE) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 as of Sep. 2011. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on nFinanSe and its competitors.
Is nFinanSe's Equity-to-Asset too high?
nFinanSe's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. The Banks industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10. nFinanSe's value of 0.39 is 290% above this industry median.
How does nFinanSe's Equity-to-Asset compare to DHCPQ?
nFinanSe's Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10. nFinanSe's value of 0.39 is 290% 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 Banks company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Banks companies is 0.10, based on 1,524 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. nFinanSe's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 is 290% 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 nFinanSe 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. nFinanSe's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is nFinanSe stock overvalued right now?
nFinanSe (NFSE) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.39. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 and 290% above the Banks industry median of 0.10. 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 nFinanSe (NFSE), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 as of Sep. 2011. 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.

nFinanSe Business Description

Address P.O. Box 89233, Tampa, FL, USA, 33619
nFinanSe Inc is a United States based provider of stored value cards for a variety of markets, including grocery stores, convenience stores and general merchandise stores.