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Sherritt InternationalSHERF +4.96%31 Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates SHERF with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,669 Metals & Mining companies, Sherritt International ranks worse than 79.13% on this metric.
Sherritt International (OTCPK:SHERF) 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%.
Sherritt International Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Sherritt International Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherritt International'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.
Sherritt International Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sherritt International'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.
Sherritt International Equity-to-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherritt International's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherritt International's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Sherritt International 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.
Sherritt International'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.
Sherritt International (SHERF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sherritt International and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Sherritt International's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.22 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #2112 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Sherritt International's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Sherritt International's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.54. The Metals & Mining industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Sherritt International's value of 0.38 is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #2112 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sherritt International has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherritt International's Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #2112 out of 2669 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Sherritt International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Sherritt International's value of 0.38 is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sherritt International's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.22 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Sherritt International 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Metals & Mining companies is 0.80, based on 2,669 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. Sherritt International's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is 52.5% 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 Sherritt International 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. Sherritt International's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sherritt International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherritt International (SHERF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.29 — trading 138.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 52.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.80. Sherritt International's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 6 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 Sherritt International (SHERF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 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 Sherritt International (SHERF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherritt International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.29 is trading 138.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12.
GuruFocus considers Sherritt International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHERF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.38 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.29 (138.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#2112 of 2669)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHERF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sherritt International Corp is engaged in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects and operations in Europe, Asia, Cuba, North America, and others regions. Its segment includes Metals, Power, Oil and Gas, Corporate, and others. The Metals segment which generates the majority of the revenue is composed of mining, processing and refining activities of nickel and cobalt for its interest in Moa JV in Cuba and Canada. The Power segment represents the power operations in Cuba, including its interest in Energas; and The Oil and Gas segment is exploring for oil and gas in Cuba.
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