AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU) Equity-to-Asset: 0.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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OSTO:ACOU AcouSort AB OSTO:ACOU
43 GF Score
Price kr3.16
GF Value kr9.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is AcouSort AB Equity-to-Asset?

AcouSort AB OSTO:ACOU 43 Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ACOU with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,416 Biotechnology companies, AcouSort AB ranks worse than 65.68% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. AcouSort AB's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr13.74 Mil. AcouSort AB's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr26.53 Mil. Therefore, AcouSort AB's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

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

OSTO:ACOU' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.79   Max: 0.93
Current: 0.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of AcouSort AB was 0.93. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.79.

OSTO:ACOU's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
65.68% of 1416 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.68 vs OSTO:ACOU: 0.52

AcouSort AB  (OSTO:ACOU) 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%.


AcouSort AB Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


AcouSort AB Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AcouSort AB'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.

AcouSort AB Equity-to-Asset Chart

AcouSort AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 0.46 0.70 0.69 0.91

AcouSort AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.41 0.81 0.85 0.91 0.52

OSTO:ACOU vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, AcouSort AB'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.


AcouSort AB Equity-to-Asset vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, AcouSort AB's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AcouSort AB 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.

AcouSort AB'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
=16.301/17.893
=0.91

AcouSort AB'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
=13.737/26.525
=0.52

* 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 0.52 mean?
AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on AcouSort AB and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, AcouSort AB's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.15 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, AcouSort AB ranks #930 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is AcouSort AB's Equity-to-Asset too high?
AcouSort AB's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.52 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.93. The Biotechnology industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.68. AcouSort AB's value of 0.52 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AcouSort AB ranks #930 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AcouSort AB has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AcouSort AB's Equity-to-Asset compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, AcouSort AB ranks #930 out of 1416 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places AcouSort AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.68. AcouSort AB's value of 0.52 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, AcouSort AB's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.15 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.68, AcouSort AB has consistently been below 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Biotechnology companies is 0.68, based on 1,416 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. AcouSort AB's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.52 is 23.5% 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 AcouSort AB and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AcouSort AB's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.52, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AcouSort AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.17, compared to a current price of kr3.16 — trading 65.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.52, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 23.5% below the Biotechnology industry median of 0.68. AcouSort AB's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 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 AcouSort AB (OSTO:ACOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AcouSort AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.16 is trading 65.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.17. GuruFocus considers AcouSort AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ACOU:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.52 (34% below median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: kr9.17 vs. price of kr3.16 (65.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.5% below the Biotechnology median (#930 of 1416)

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


AcouSort AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 4SA:Germany
Address Medicon Village, Building 406, Lund, SWE, SE-223 81
AcouSort AB is a company that specializes in products and solutions for the automated preparation of biological samples for researchers and life science companies. Its technology is based on using ultrasound to isolate, separate, or trap microscopic particles such as blood cells, bacteria, or extracellular vesicles in microfluidic channels. The company's products includes AcouTrap, AcouWash, and AcouPlasma.
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