China Finance (STU:CVF) Equity-to-Asset: 1.00 (As of Mar. 2007)

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What is China Finance Equity-to-Asset?

China Finance STU:CVF Equity-to-Asset is 1.00 as of Mar. 2007.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. China Finance's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2007 was €31.02 Mil. China Finance's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2007 was €31.09 Mil. Therefore, China Finance's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2007 was 1.00.

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

STU:CVF's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.4
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

China Finance  (STU:CVF) 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%.


China Finance Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


China Finance Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Finance'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.

China Finance Equity-to-Asset Chart

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China Finance Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, China Finance'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.


China Finance Equity-to-Asset vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, China Finance's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



China Finance 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.

China Finance's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2006 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2006 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=21.537/21.603
=1.00

China Finance's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2007 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2007 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=31.019/31.088
=1.00

* 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 1.00 mean?
China Finance (STU:CVF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 1.00 as of Mar. 2007. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on China Finance and its competitors.
Is China Finance's Equity-to-Asset too high?
China Finance's current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00. The Credit Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.40. China Finance's value of 1.00 is 150% above this industry median.
How does China Finance's Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
China Finance's Equity-to-Asset of 1.00 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.40. China Finance's value of 1.00 is 150% above 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 Credit Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Credit Services companies is 0.40, based on 551 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. China Finance's current Equity-to-Asset of 1.00 is 150% 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 China Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Finance's current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Finance stock overvalued right now?
China Finance (STU:CVF) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 1.00. The current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00 and 150% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.40. 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 China Finance (STU:CVF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00 as of Mar. 2007. 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.

China Finance Business Description

Address Shennan Road, 22 nd Floor, Tower 1, China Phoenix Building, Shenzhen, CHN
China Finance Inc through its subsidiary provides financial support and services, mainly in the form of surety guarantees or short-term loans to privately owned small and medium sized enterprises in China.