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The Simply Good Foods CoSMPL +11.09%59 Equity-to-Asset is 0.69 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates SMPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,000 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks better than 71.95% on this metric.
The Simply Good Foods Co (NAS:SMPL) 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 Simply Good Foods Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
The Simply Good Foods Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
SMPL vs JBSS, MAMA, WEST: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods Co'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 Simply Good Foods Co Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
The Simply Good Foods Co 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 Simply Good Foods Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.69 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #561 out of 2000 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.69 is near median its 10-year median of 0.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. The Simply Good Foods Co's value of 0.69 is 25.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #561 out of 2000 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to JBSS and MAMA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #561 out of 2000 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts The Simply Good Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. The Simply Good Foods Co's value of 0.69 is 25.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.55, The Simply Good Foods Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.55, based on 2,000 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 Simply Good Foods Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.69 is 25.5% 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.69, which is near 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 The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.06, compared to a current price of $11.32 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 25.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.55. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.69 as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.32 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.06.
GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SMPL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.69 (near median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: $39.06 vs. price of $11.32 (71% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#561 of 2000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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