STEV (Stevia) Equity-to-Asset: 0.46 (As of Dec. 2014)

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What is Stevia Equity-to-Asset?

Stevia STEV Equity-to-Asset is 0.46 as of Dec. 2014.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Stevia's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was $3.21 Mil. Stevia's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was $6.99 Mil. Therefore, Stevia's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was 0.46.

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

STEV's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 0.55
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Stevia  (OTCPK:STEV) 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%.


Stevia Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Stevia Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stevia'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.

Stevia Equity-to-Asset Chart

Stevia Annual Data
Trend Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.00 -0.20 -3.82 0.21 -0.47

Stevia Quarterly Data
Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14
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 0.22 -0.47 0.62 0.76 0.46

STEV vs YEWB: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Stevia'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.


Stevia Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Stevia's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Stevia 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.

Stevia's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2014 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Mar. 2014 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-2.065/4.39
=-0.47

Stevia's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2014 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=3.207/6.987
=0.46

* 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 0.46 mean?
Stevia (STEV) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.46 as of Dec. 2014. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Stevia and its competitors.
Is Stevia's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Stevia's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Stevia's value of 0.46 is 16.4% below this industry median.
How does Stevia's Equity-to-Asset compare to YEWB?
Stevia's Equity-to-Asset of 0.46 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Stevia's value of 0.46 is 16.4% 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 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. Stevia's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.46 is 16.4% 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 Stevia 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. Stevia's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stevia stock overvalued right now?
Stevia (STEV) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.46. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.46 and 16.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.55. 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 Stevia (STEV), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.46 as of Dec. 2014. 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.

Stevia Business Description

Address 72 Adelhaide Lane, East Islip, NY, USA, 11730
Stevia Corp is an International farm management company. The company is focused on the commercial development of products that support a healthy lifestyle, including stevia hemp and its compounds, herbal extracts, and dietary supplements. The company majorly contracts with third-partygrowers and co-packers to create nutraceutical products, herbal extracts, stevia products, and legal hemp products.