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Piedmont Realty TrustPDM +1.91%66 Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates PDM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 926 REITs companies, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks worse than 85.21% on this metric.
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%.
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Piedmont Realty Trust Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Piedmont Realty Trust'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.
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Piedmont Realty Trust'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.
Piedmont Realty Trust Equity-to-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Piedmont Realty Trust's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Piedmont Realty Trust's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
Piedmont Realty Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Piedmont Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Piedmont Realty Trust's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #789 out of 926 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Piedmont Realty Trust's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Piedmont Realty Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.54. The REITs industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.58. Piedmont Realty Trust's value of 0.36 is 37.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #789 out of 926 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Piedmont Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piedmont Realty Trust's Equity-to-Asset compare to DEA and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #789 out of 926 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Piedmont Realty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.58. Piedmont Realty Trust's value of 0.36 is 37.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Piedmont Realty Trust's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.58, Piedmont Realty Trust 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 REITs company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among REITs companies is 0.58, based on 926 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. Piedmont Realty Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 is 37.9% 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 Piedmont Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Piedmont Realty Trust's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piedmont Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.56, compared to a current price of $9.88 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 37.9% below the REITs industry median of 0.58. Piedmont Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 as of Jun. 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 Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.88 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.56.
GuruFocus considers Piedmont Realty Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PDM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.36 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $7.56 vs. price of $9.88 (30.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.9% below the REITs median (#789 of 926)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Piedmont Realty Trust Inc is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment company focused on delivering an exceptional office environment. As an owner, manager, developer and operator of 16 MM SF of Class A properties across U.S. Sunbelt markets, Piedmont Realty Trust is known for its hospitality-driven approach and commitment to transforming buildings into Piedmont PLACEs that enhance each client's workplace experience.
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