NTFL (Network 1 Financial Group) Equity-to-Asset: 0.39 (As of Mar. 2012)

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What is Network 1 Financial Group Equity-to-Asset?

Network 1 Financial Group NTFL -99.00% Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 as of Mar. 2012.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Network 1 Financial Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was $0.09 Mil. Network 1 Financial Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was $0.76 Mil. Therefore, Network 1 Financial Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Network 1 Financial Group's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

NTFL's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 0.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Network 1 Financial Group  (OTCPK:NTFL) 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%.


Network 1 Financial Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Network 1 Financial Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Network 1 Financial Group'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.

Network 1 Financial Group Equity-to-Asset Chart

Network 1 Financial Group Annual Data
Trend Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 1.00 0.73 0.63 0.61

Network 1 Financial Group Quarterly Data
Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12
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 0.61 0.63 0.53 0.39

Network 1 Financial Group Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Network 1 Financial Group'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.


Network 1 Financial Group Equity-to-Asset vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Network 1 Financial Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Network 1 Financial Group's Equity-to-Asset falls into.



Network 1 Financial Group 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.

Network 1 Financial Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2011 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2011 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=0.264537/0.785079
=0.34

Network 1 Financial Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2012 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=0.085204/0.763627
=0.11

* 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?
Network 1 Financial Group (NTFL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 as of Mar. 2012. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Network 1 Financial Group and its competitors.
Is Network 1 Financial Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Network 1 Financial Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. The Capital Markets industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Network 1 Financial Group's value of 0.39 is 22% below this industry median.
How does Network 1 Financial Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
Network 1 Financial Group's Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Network 1 Financial Group's value of 0.39 is 22% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Capital Markets companies is 0.50, based on 809 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. Network 1 Financial Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 is 22% 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 Network 1 Financial Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 1 Financial Group'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 Network 1 Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Network 1 Financial Group (NTFL) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.39. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 and 22% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.50. 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 Network 1 Financial Group (NTFL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 as of Mar. 2012. 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.

Network 1 Financial Group Business Description

Address 2 Bridge Avenue, Suite 241, Red Bank, NJ, USA, 07701
Network 1 Financial Group Inc is registered as a broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the State of Texas and various other states. The company's clients include high net worth individuals from many countries, institutional investors, managed pension funds, and hedge funds.