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Liberty Defense HoldingsTSXV:SCAN +1.00%27 Equity-to-Asset is 0.67 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates TSXV:SCAN with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, Liberty Defense Holdings ranks better than 72.25% on this metric.
Liberty Defense Holdings (TSXV:SCAN) 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%.
Liberty Defense Holdings Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Liberty Defense Holdings Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
TSXV:SCAN vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Liberty Defense Holdings'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.
Liberty Defense Holdings Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Liberty Defense Holdings's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Defense Holdings's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Liberty Defense Holdings 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.
Liberty Defense Holdings's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Liberty Defense Holdings (TSXV:SCAN) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.67 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Liberty Defense Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Defense Holdings ranks #303 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Liberty Defense Holdings' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Liberty Defense Holdings' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.67 is near median its 10-year median of 0.69. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Liberty Defense Holdings' value of 0.67 is 28.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Defense Holdings ranks #303 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Liberty Defense Holdings has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Defense Holdings' Equity-to-Asset compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Defense Holdings ranks #303 out of 1092 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Liberty Defense Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Liberty Defense Holdings' value of 0.67 is 28.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Liberty Defense Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Business Services companies is 0.52, based on 1,092 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. Liberty Defense Holdings's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.67 is 28.8% 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 Liberty Defense Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Defense Holdings's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Defense Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Liberty Defense Holdings (TSXV:SCAN) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.67. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 28.8% above the Business Services industry median of 0.52. Liberty Defense Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 Liberty Defense Holdings (TSXV:SCAN), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.67 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.
Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd is engaged in the development and commercialization of security detection technologies such as airports, stadiums, schools, and more. The company's Hexwave product utilizes millimeter wave technology and Advanced 3D imaging to detect concealed threats. In addition to HEXWAVE, the company has licensed High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) for body and shoe scanning. The Company operates through three distinct segments: Corporate, HEXWAVE, and Contract. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Contract segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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