URBF (Urban Barns Foods) Equity-to-Asset: -1.02 (As of Jan. 2016)

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What is Urban Barns Foods Equity-to-Asset?

Urban Barns Foods URBF -90.00% Equity-to-Asset is -1.02 as of Jan. 2016.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Urban Barns Foods's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2016 was $-0.58 Mil. Urban Barns Foods's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2016 was $0.57 Mil. Therefore, Urban Barns Foods's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2016 was -1.02.

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

URBF's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 0.55
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Urban Barns Foods  (OTCPK:URBF) 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%.

Urban Barns Foods Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

Urban Barns Foods Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Urban Barns Foods'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.

Urban Barns Foods Equity-to-Asset Chart

Urban Barns Foods Annual Data
Trend Jul08 Jul09 Jul10 Jul11 Jul12 Jul13 Jul14 Jul15
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.60 -1.07 -0.89 0.71 -0.81

Urban Barns Foods Quarterly Data
Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16
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 0.41 -0.06 -0.81 -2.67 -1.02

URBF vs SKSDF, RSSFF, NWGFF: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Urban Barns Foods'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.

Urban Barns Foods Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Urban Barns Foods's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Urban Barns Foods's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


Urban Barns Foods 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.

Urban Barns Foods's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2015 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jul. 2015 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.527/0.651
=-0.81

Urban Barns Foods's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2016 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jan. 2016 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.579/0.566
=-1.02

* 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 -1.02 mean?
Urban Barns Foods (URBF) has a Equity-to-Asset of -1.02 as of Jan. 2016. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Urban Barns Foods and its competitors.
Is Urban Barns Foods' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Urban Barns Foods' current Equity-to-Asset is -1.02.
How does Urban Barns Foods' Equity-to-Asset compare to SKSDF and RSSFF?
Urban Barns Foods' Equity-to-Asset of -1.02 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.55, based on 2,012 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. 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 Urban Barns Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Urban Barns Foods's current Equity-to-Asset is -1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Barns Foods stock overvalued right now?
Urban Barns Foods (URBF) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -1.02. The current Equity-to-Asset is -1.02. 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 Urban Barns Foods (URBF), the current Equity-to-Asset is -1.02 as of Jan. 2016. 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.

Urban Barns Foods Business Description

Address 13000 Chemin Belanger, Mirabel, QC, CAN, J7J 2N8
Urban Barns Foods Inc is a produce production company, or grower, that aims to be the supplier of choice for fresh, locally grown, Kosher-certified, organic, or high-quality fruits and vegetables for urban consumers. The company's aims to develop a series of urban barns that are used to grow fruits and vegetables in several urban centers, beginning with Montreal, Canada. The company offer multiple varieties of lettuce, basil, and various herbs. The company derives revenue from the sale of agricultural products.