VPER (Viper Networks) Equity-to-Asset: -0.71 (As of Sep. 2006)

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What is Viper Networks Equity-to-Asset?

Viper Networks VPER +25.00% Equity-to-Asset is -0.71 as of Sep. 2006.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Viper Networks's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.46 Mil. Viper Networks's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.64 Mil. Therefore, Viper Networks's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was -0.71.

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

VPER's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.39
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Viper Networks  (OTCPK:VPER) 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%.

Viper Networks Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

Viper Networks Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viper Networks'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.

Viper Networks Equity-to-Asset Chart

Viper Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Equity-to-Asset
-10.40 0.26 0.01 -0.95

Viper Networks Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06
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 -1.28 -0.95 0.08 -0.05 -0.71

VPER vs MFCO, ELED, AGNU: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Viper Networks'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.

Viper Networks Equity-to-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Viper Networks's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


Viper Networks 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.

Viper Networks's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2005 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.716/0.755
=-0.95

Viper Networks's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2006 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-0.458/0.642
=-0.71

* 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 -0.71 mean?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a Equity-to-Asset of -0.71 as of Sep. 2006. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Viper Networks and its competitors.
Is Viper Networks' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Viper Networks' current Equity-to-Asset is -0.71.
How does Viper Networks' Equity-to-Asset compare to MFCO and ELED?
Viper Networks' Equity-to-Asset of -0.71 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.39, based on 371 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 Viper Networks and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viper Networks's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viper Networks stock overvalued right now?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -0.71. The current Equity-to-Asset is -0.71. 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 Viper Networks (VPER), the current Equity-to-Asset is -0.71 as of Sep. 2006. 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.

Viper Networks Business Description

Address 200 East Big Beaver, Troy, MI, USA, 48083
Viper Networks Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the energy and telecommunications sectors. The group services five market segments: Over-the-Top (OTT) services, fixed wireless access services, mobility, smart city technology, and renewable energy generation in a single platform that can be deployed in challenging markets globally. The OTT services offered by the group include wholesale voice, wholesale messaging, wholesale roaming, and hosting technology. Additionally, it offers fixed wireless services in certain markets in the United States, mobility services, smart city services, and is also involved in renewable energy generation.