VPOR (Vapor Group) Equity-to-Asset: -5.58 (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is Vapor Group Equity-to-Asset?

Vapor Group VPOR -90.00% Equity-to-Asset is -5.58 as of Dec. 2018.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Vapor Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $-3.69 Mil. Vapor Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.66 Mil.

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

VPOR's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Tobacco Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.465
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Vapor Group  (OTCPK:VPOR) 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%.


Vapor Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Vapor Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vapor Group'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.

Vapor Group Equity-to-Asset Chart

Vapor Group Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.10 -0.15 -2.02 -2.03 -5.58

Vapor Group Quarterly Data
Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Dec17 Dec18
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 -2.02 -2.22 -1.98 -2.03 -5.58

VPOR vs VPRB, GLLA, BXNG: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Vapor Group'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.


Vapor Group Equity-to-Asset vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vapor Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Vapor Group 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.

Vapor Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2018 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-3.694/0.662
=-5.58

Vapor Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2018 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-3.694/0.662
=

* 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 -5.58 mean?
Vapor Group (VPOR) has a Equity-to-Asset of -5.58 as of Dec. 2018. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Vapor Group and its competitors.
Is Vapor Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Vapor Group's current Equity-to-Asset is -5.58.
How does Vapor Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to VPRB and GLLA?
Vapor Group's Equity-to-Asset of -5.58 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.47. 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Tobacco Products companies is 0.47, based on 48 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 Vapor Group and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vapor Group's current Equity-to-Asset is -5.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vapor Group stock overvalued right now?
Vapor Group (VPOR) has a current Equity-to-Asset of -5.58. The current Equity-to-Asset is -5.58. 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 Vapor Group (VPOR), the current Equity-to-Asset is -5.58 as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Vapor Group Business Description

Address 495 Carswell Avenue, Unit A, Daytona Beach, FL, USA, 32117
Vapor Group Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing of vaporizers and electronic cigarettes and e-liquids. The company also markets consumer products including the Whizboard brand of scooters and Hoverkart accessories sold by Smart Wheels. Its products are marketed under the Vapor Group, Total Vapor, Vapor 123, and The Vapor Products brands. All products are sold nationwide through distributors and directly to consumers through company-owned websites.