Rowe (ROWC) Equity-to-Asset: 0.30 (As of May. 2006)

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What is Rowe Equity-to-Asset?

Rowe ROWC Equity-to-Asset is 0.30 as of May. 2006.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Rowe's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was $39.1 Mil. Rowe's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was $131.7 Mil. Therefore, Rowe's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was 0.30.

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

ROWC's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 0.56
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Rowe  (OTCPK:ROWC) 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%.


Rowe Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Rowe Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rowe'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.

Rowe Equity-to-Asset Chart

Rowe Annual Data
Trend Nov96 Nov97 Nov98 Nov99 Nov00 Nov01 Nov02 Nov03 Nov04 Nov05
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.28 0.40 0.38 0.36

Rowe Quarterly Data
Aug01 Nov01 Feb02 May02 Aug02 Nov02 Feb03 May03 Aug03 Nov03 Feb04 May04 Aug04 Nov04 Feb05 May05 Aug05 Nov05 Feb06 May06
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 0.34 0.37 0.36 0.33 0.30

ROWC vs ADAD, PFWI, MJPI: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Rowe'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.


Rowe Equity-to-Asset vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rowe's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Rowe 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.

Rowe's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2005 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Nov. 2005 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=47.599/134.216
=0.35

Rowe's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: May. 2006 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=39.138/131.739
=0.30

* 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 0.30 mean?
Rowe (ROWC) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.30 as of May. 2006. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Rowe and its competitors.
Is Rowe's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Rowe's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.30. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Rowe's value of 0.30 is 46.4% below this industry median.
How does Rowe's Equity-to-Asset compare to ADAD and PFWI?
Rowe's Equity-to-Asset of 0.30 can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Rowe's value of 0.30 is 46.4% below 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.56, based on 437 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. Rowe's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.30 is 46.4% 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 Rowe and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rowe's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rowe stock overvalued right now?
Rowe (ROWC) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.30. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.30 and 46.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.56. 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 Rowe (ROWC), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.30 as of May. 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.

Rowe Business Description

Address 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 710, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Rowe Companies is engaged in manufacturing upholstered furniture. Its products include sofas, sleeper sofas, loveseats, dining sets, rugs, and chairs.