VIPR (VIPV) Equity-to-Asset: -40.57 (As of Sep. 2010)


What is VIPR Equity-to-Asset?

VIPR VIPV -96.67% Equity-to-Asset is -40.57 as of Sep. 2010.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. VIPR's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 was $-0.85 Mil. VIPR's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.02 Mil.

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

VIPV's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.51
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

VIPR  (OTCPK:VIPV) 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%.

VIPR Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

VIPR Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VIPR'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.

VIPR Equity-to-Asset Chart

VIPR Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.08 -1.78 0.08 -8.64 -21.83

VIPR Quarterly Data
Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10
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 -5.64 -21.83 -24.39 -26.47 -40.57

VIPV vs LOGX, KNIT: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, VIPR'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.

VIPR Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, VIPR's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


VIPR 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.

VIPR's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2009 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.633/0.029
=

VIPR's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2010 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.852/0.021
=

* 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 -40.57 mean?
VIPR (VIPV) has a Equity-to-Asset of -40.57 as of Sep. 2010. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on VIPR and its competitors.
Is VIPR's Equity-to-Asset too high?
VIPR's current Equity-to-Asset is -40.57.
How does VIPR's Equity-to-Asset compare to LOGX and KNIT?
VIPR's Equity-to-Asset of -40.57 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.51, based on 1,032 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 VIPR and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VIPR's current Equity-to-Asset is -40.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VIPR stock overvalued right now?
VIPR (VIPV) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -40.57. The current Equity-to-Asset is -40.57. 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 VIPR (VIPV), the current Equity-to-Asset is -40.57 as of Sep. 2010. 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.

VIPR Business Description

Address 5376 Walter Place, Burnaby, BC, CAN, V5G 4K2
VIPR Corp is engaged in the acquisition, development and marketing of businesses and their products for personal consumption, apparel and home use. Its objective is to locate, acquire and develop opportunities within the personal consumption, apparel and home markets.