BenguetPHS:BC -0.16%72 Equity-to-Asset is 0.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates PHS:BC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱5.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, Benguet ranks better than 58.54% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Benguet's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱10,587 Mil. Benguet's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱12,295 Mil.
Therefore, Benguet's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Benguet's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:BC'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.69 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Benguet was 0.88. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.69.
PHS:BC's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 58.54% of 2670
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs PHS:BC: 0.86
Benguet (PHS:BC) 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%.
Benguet Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Benguet Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Benguet'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.
PHS:BC vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Benguet'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.
Benguet Equity-to-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Benguet's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Benguet'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.
Benguet'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.
Benguet (PHS:BC) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.86 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Benguet and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Benguet's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.56 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Benguet ranks #1107 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Benguet's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Benguet's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.86 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 0.88. The Metals & Mining industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Benguet's value of 0.86 is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Benguet ranks #1107 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Benguet has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benguet's Equity-to-Asset compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Benguet ranks #1107 out of 2670 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Benguet in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Benguet's value of 0.86 is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Benguet's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.56 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Benguet has consistently been above 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Metals & Mining companies is 0.80, based on 2,670 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. Benguet's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.86 is 7.5% 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 Benguet and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Benguet's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.86, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benguet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet (PHS:BC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱5.85, compared to a current price of ₱6.14 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.86, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 7.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.80. Benguet's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Benguet (PHS:BC), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.86 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 Benguet (PHS:BC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱6.14 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱5.85.
GuruFocus considers Benguet to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:BC:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.86 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: ₱5.85 vs. price of ₱6.14 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#1107 of 2670)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:BC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Benguet Corp is engaged in gold, nickel, and other metallic and nonmetallic mineral production, exploration, research and development, and natural resource projects. The company operates through four business segments, namely Mining, Health Services, Logistics, and Others. The Mining segment is engaged in exploration, nickel, and gold mining operations and generates the maximum revenue for the company. The Health Services segment is engaged in the business of offering medical and clinical diagnostic examinations and health care services on pre-employment. The logistics segment is engaged in logistics services to the supply-chain requirements of various industries. The Other segment of the company is engaged in research, development, health services, and water projects.
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