RKLBW (Rocket Lab USA) Equity-to-Asset: 0.83 (As of Jun. 2026) — 34% Above Median

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What is Rocket Lab USA Equity-to-Asset?

Rocket Lab USA RKLBW 77 Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates RKLBW with a GF Score™ of 77/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Aerospace & Defense companies, Rocket Lab USA ranks better than 87.53% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Rocket Lab USA's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,492.15 Mil. Rocket Lab USA's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,187.37 Mil. Therefore, Rocket Lab USA's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.83.

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

RKLBW' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.89   Med: 0.62   Max: 0.83
Current: 0.83

During the past 6 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Rocket Lab USA was 0.83. The lowest was -0.89. And the median was 0.62.

RKLBW's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
87.53% of 361 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.51 vs RKLBW: 0.83

Rocket Lab USA  (NAS:RKLBW) 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%.


Rocket Lab USA Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Rocket Lab USA Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rocket Lab USA'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.

Rocket Lab USA Equity-to-Asset Chart

Rocket Lab USA Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.71 0.68 0.59 0.32 0.74

Rocket Lab USA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.44 0.58 0.74 0.80 0.83

RKLBW vs HEI.A, AXON, LHX: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rocket Lab USA'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.


Rocket Lab USA Equity-to-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rocket Lab USA's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rocket Lab USA 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.

Rocket Lab USA'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
=1721.854/2324.478
=0.74

Rocket Lab USA's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=3492.153/4187.374
=0.83

* 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 0.83 mean?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.83 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Rocket Lab USA and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab USA ranks #45 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Rocket Lab USA's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Rocket Lab USA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.83 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Rocket Lab USA's value of 0.83 is 62.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rocket Lab USA ranks #45 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rocket Lab USA has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab USA's Equity-to-Asset compare to HEI.A and AXON?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab USA ranks #45 out of 361 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Rocket Lab USA in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Rocket Lab USA's value of 0.83 is 62.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Rocket Lab USA 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.51, based on 361 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. Rocket Lab USA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.83 is 62.7% 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 Rocket Lab USA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rocket Lab USA's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.83, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab USA stock overvalued right now?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.83. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.83, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 62.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.51. Rocket Lab USA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 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.

Rocket Lab USA Business Description

Address 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90808
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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