PEGX (The Pegasus) Equity-to-Asset: 0.89 (As of Sep. 2006)

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What is The Pegasus Equity-to-Asset?

The Pegasus PEGX Equity-to-Asset is 0.89 as of Sep. 2006.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. The Pegasus's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $146.51 Mil. The Pegasus's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $164.08 Mil. Therefore, The Pegasus's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was 0.89.

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

PEGX's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.52
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

The Pegasus  (OTCPK:PEGX) 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%.


The Pegasus Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


The Pegasus Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Pegasus'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.

The Pegasus Equity-to-Asset Chart

The Pegasus Annual Data
Trend Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.13 0.13 0.15 -0.98 0.92

The Pegasus Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06
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 0.93 0.92 0.92 0.91 0.89

PEGX vs SALM, NTN: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, The Pegasus'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.


The Pegasus Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Pegasus's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



The Pegasus 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.

The Pegasus's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2005 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=173.155/188.172
=0.92

The Pegasus's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2006 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=146.51/164.079
=0.89

* 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 0.89 mean?
The Pegasus (PEGX) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.89 as of Sep. 2006. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The Pegasus and its competitors.
Is The Pegasus' Equity-to-Asset too high?
The Pegasus' current Equity-to-Asset is 0.89. The Media - Diversified industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. The Pegasus' value of 0.89 is 71.2% above this industry median.
How does The Pegasus' Equity-to-Asset compare to SALM and NTN?
The Pegasus' Equity-to-Asset of 0.89 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. The Pegasus' value of 0.89 is 71.2% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.52, based on 1,026 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. The Pegasus's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.89 is 71.2% 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 The Pegasus and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Pegasus's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Pegasus stock overvalued right now?
The Pegasus (PEGX) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.89. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.89 and 71.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.52. 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 The Pegasus (PEGX), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.89 as of Sep. 2006. 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.

The Pegasus Business Description

Address 225 City Line Avenue, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA, 19004
The Pegasus Companies Inc is the holding company for a variety of satellite and media companies. The company previously operated as an independent provider of DIRECTV to more than 1.1 million subscribers but went into bankruptcy following the termination of the relationship. The company primarily owns and operates six broadcast TV stations and operates three others. These stations serve markets in Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Maine.