SPGZ (Spectrum Group International) Equity-to-Asset: 0.22 (As of Dec. 2013)

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What is Spectrum Group International Equity-to-Asset?

Spectrum Group International SPGZ Equity-to-Asset is 0.22 as of Dec. 2013.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Spectrum Group International's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was $75 Mil. Spectrum Group International's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was $349 Mil. Therefore, Spectrum Group International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 0.22.

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

SPGZ's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 0.44
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Spectrum Group International  (OTCPK:SPGZ) 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%.


Spectrum Group International Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Spectrum Group International Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spectrum Group 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.

Spectrum Group International Equity-to-Asset Chart

Spectrum Group International Annual Data
Trend Jun02 Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.35 0.25 0.23 0.21

Spectrum Group International Quarterly Data
Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13
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 0.23 0.27 0.21 0.22 0.22

SPGZ vs KIRK, LIVE: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Spectrum Group 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.


Spectrum Group International Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Spectrum Group International's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Spectrum Group 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.

Spectrum Group International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2013 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2013 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=78.632/371.375
=0.21

Spectrum Group International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2013 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=75.348/348.641
=0.22

* 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 0.22 mean?
Spectrum Group International (SPGZ) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.22 as of Dec. 2013. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Spectrum Group International and its competitors.
Is Spectrum Group International's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Spectrum Group International's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.22. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Spectrum Group International's value of 0.22 is 50% below this industry median.
How does Spectrum Group International's Equity-to-Asset compare to KIRK and LIVE?
Spectrum Group International's Equity-to-Asset of 0.22 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Spectrum Group International's value of 0.22 is 50% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.44, based on 1,136 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. Spectrum Group International's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.22 is 50% 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 Spectrum Group International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectrum Group International's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spectrum Group International stock overvalued right now?
Spectrum Group International (SPGZ) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.22. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.22 and 50% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.44. 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 Spectrum Group International (SPGZ), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.22 as of Dec. 2013. 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.

Spectrum Group International Business Description

Address 1063 McGaw Avenue, Suite 250, Irvine, CA, USA, 92614
Spectrum Group International Inc is an auctioneer of stamps, coins, arms, armor and militaria, and other memorabilia, targeting both collectors and dealers. It operates in two segments: Trading and Collectibles.