TALN (Talon International) Equity-to-Asset: 0.40 (As of Sep. 2017)

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What is Talon International Equity-to-Asset?

Talon International TALN Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 as of Sep. 2017.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Talon International's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was $8.17 Mil. Talon International's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was $20.54 Mil. Therefore, Talon International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was 0.40.

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

TALN's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 0.55
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Talon International  (OTCPK:TALN) 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%.


Talon International Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Talon International Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Talon 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.

Talon International Equity-to-Asset Chart

Talon International Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.85 0.22 0.29 0.32 0.35

Talon International Quarterly Data
Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17
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 0.37 0.35 0.37 0.37 0.40

TALN vs KBSF: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Talon 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.


Talon International Equity-to-Asset vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Talon International's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Talon 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.

Talon International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2016 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=7.462/21.155
=0.35

Talon International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2017 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=8.165/20.537
=0.40

* 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 0.40 mean?
Talon International (TALN) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 as of Sep. 2017. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Talon International and its competitors.
Is Talon International's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Talon International's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Talon International's value of 0.40 is 27.3% below this industry median.
How does Talon International's Equity-to-Asset compare to KBSF?
Talon International's Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Talon International's value of 0.40 is 27.3% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.55, based on 1,070 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. Talon International's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 27.3% 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 Talon International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. Talon International's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talon International stock overvalued right now?
Talon International (TALN) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 and 27.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Talon International (TALN), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 as of Sep. 2017. 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.

Talon International Business Description

Address 21900 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 101, Woodland Hills, CA, USA, 91367
Talon International Inc and its subsidiaries is an apparel company that specializes in the distribution of trim items to manufacturers of fashion apparel, specialty retailers and mass merchandisers. It acts as a full-service outsourced trim management department for manufacturers, a specified supplier of trim items to owners of specific brands, brand licensees and retailers, a manufacturer and distributor of zippers under the Talon brand name and a distributor of stretch waistbands that utilize licensed patented technology under the Tekfit/Adjustec brand name.