STEW (SRH Total Return Fund,) Equity-to-Asset: 0.90 (As of Nov. 2025) — Near Median

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STEW SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. STEW
57 GF Score
Price $18.75
GF Value $21.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is SRH Total Return Fund, Equity-to-Asset?

SRH Total Return Fund, STEW +0.21% 57 Equity-to-Asset is 0.90 as of Nov. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates STEW with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,634 Asset Management companies, SRH Total Return Fund, ranks better than 60.89% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. SRH Total Return Fund,'s Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $2,229.0 Mil. SRH Total Return Fund,'s Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $2,465.5 Mil. Therefore, SRH Total Return Fund,'s Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for SRH Total Return Fund,'s Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

STEW' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 0.9   Max: 1
Current: 0.9

During the past 9 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of SRH Total Return Fund, was 1.00. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 0.90.

STEW's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
60.89% of 1634 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83 vs STEW: 0.90

SRH Total Return Fund,  (NYSE:STEW) 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%.


SRH Total Return Fund, Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


SRH Total Return Fund, Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SRH Total Return Fund,'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.

SRH Total Return Fund, Equity-to-Asset Chart

SRH Total Return Fund, Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.87 0.87 0.88 0.90 0.90

SRH Total Return Fund, Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 0.88 0.89 0.90 0.90 0.90

STEW vs ETG, USA, GAB: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, SRH Total Return Fund,'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.


SRH Total Return Fund, Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SRH Total Return Fund,'s Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SRH Total Return Fund,'s Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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SRH Total Return Fund, 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.

SRH Total Return Fund,'s Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Nov. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=2229.041/2465.467
=0.90

SRH Total Return Fund,'s Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Nov. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=2229.041/2465.467
=0.90

* 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 0.90 mean?
SRH Total Return Fund, (STEW) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.90 as of Nov. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on SRH Total Return Fund, and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, SRH Total Return Fund,'s Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.83 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, SRH Total Return Fund, ranks #639 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is SRH Total Return Fund,'s Equity-to-Asset too high?
SRH Total Return Fund,'s current Equity-to-Asset of 0.90 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 1.00. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. SRH Total Return Fund,'s value of 0.90 is 8.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SRH Total Return Fund, ranks #639 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SRH Total Return Fund, has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SRH Total Return Fund,'s Equity-to-Asset compare to ETG and USA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SRH Total Return Fund, ranks #639 out of 1634 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts SRH Total Return Fund, in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. SRH Total Return Fund,'s value of 0.90 is 8.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SRH Total Return Fund,'s own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.83 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.83, SRH Total Return Fund, 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,634 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. SRH Total Return Fund,'s current Equity-to-Asset of 0.90 is 8.4% 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 SRH Total Return Fund, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SRH Total Return Fund,'s current Equity-to-Asset is 0.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SRH Total Return Fund, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRH Total Return Fund, (STEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.30, compared to a current price of $18.75 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 8.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. SRH Total Return Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 SRH Total Return Fund, (STEW), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.90 as of Nov. 2025. 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 SRH Total Return Fund, (STEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRH Total Return Fund, stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.75 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.30. GuruFocus considers SRH Total Return Fund, to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STEW:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.90 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: $21.30 vs. price of $18.75 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.4% above the Asset Management median (#639 of 1634)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SRH Total Return Fund, Business Description

Address 1700 Broadway, Suite 2100, Denver, CO, USA, 80290
SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is to seek total returns. Its fund utilizes a bottom-up, value-driven investment process to identify securities of good quality businesses trading below estimated intrinsic value. The Funds are available as an actively-managed closed-end fund, an actively managed ETF and a passively-managed ETF.
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