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Asahi KaseiSTU:ASAA -0.78%81 Equity-to-Asset is 0.48 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates STU:ASAA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 558 Conglomerates companies, Asahi Kasei ranks better than 53.76% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Asahi Kasei's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €11,429 Mil. Asahi Kasei's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €24,062 Mil.
Therefore, Asahi Kasei's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asahi Kasei's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ASAA'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.5 Max: 0.56
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Asahi Kasei was 0.56. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.50.
STU:ASAA's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 53.76% of 558
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs STU:ASAA: 0.48
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%.
Asahi Kasei Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Asahi Kasei Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahi Kasei'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Asahi Kasei'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.
Asahi Kasei Equity-to-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Asahi Kasei's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Kasei's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
Asahi Kasei's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Asahi Kasei and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Asahi Kasei's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.46 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #258 out of 558 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Asahi Kasei's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Asahi Kasei's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 is near median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.56. The Conglomerates industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Asahi Kasei's value of 0.48 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #258 out of 558 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Kasei has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Kasei's Equity-to-Asset compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #258 out of 558 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Asahi Kasei in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Asahi Kasei's value of 0.48 is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Asahi Kasei's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.46 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Asahi Kasei 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 0.45, based on 558 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. Asahi Kasei's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.48 is 6.7% 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 Asahi Kasei and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Kasei's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.51, compared to a current price of €8.63 — trading 32.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 6.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.45. Asahi Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.48 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 Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.63 is trading 32.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.51.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Kasei to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:ASAA:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.48 (near median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: €6.51 vs. price of €8.63 (32.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% above the Conglomerates median (#258 of 558)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ASAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Kasei Corp is a Japanese industrial conglomerate mainly engaged in materials, housing, and healthcare businesses. The Health Care segment covers pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and critical care. The Housing segment includes housing and building materials businesses. The Material segment consists of environmental solutions, mobility & industry, AL business, and life innovation, such as digital solutions and comfort life. The Others segment includes plant and environmental engineering, research and information services, as well as staffing and placement businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material segment.
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