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WaldencastWALD -3.70%44 Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Waldencast ranks better than 61.61% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Waldencast's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $461.9 Mil. Waldencast's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $746.2 Mil.
Therefore, Waldencast's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waldencast's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WALD'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.07 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.62
During the past 6 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Waldencast was 0.68. The lowest was -0.07. And the median was 0.59.
WALD's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 61.61% of 1998
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs WALD: 0.62
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%.
Waldencast Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Waldencast Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waldencast'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.
WALD vs ACU, NUS, SKIN: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Waldencast'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.
Waldencast Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waldencast's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waldencast's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
Waldencast'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.
Waldencast (WALD) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Waldencast and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #767 out of 1998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Waldencast's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Waldencast's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is near median its 10-year median of 0.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Waldencast's value of 0.62 is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #767 out of 1998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's Equity-to-Asset compare to ACU and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #767 out of 1998 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Waldencast in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Waldencast's value of 0.62 is 12.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Waldencast 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.55, based on 1,998 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. Waldencast's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is 12.7% 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 Waldencast 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. Waldencast's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.54, compared to a current price of $1.30 — trading 63.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 12.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.55. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Waldencast (WALD), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Is Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.30 is trading 63.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.54.
GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WALD:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.62 (near median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $3.54 vs. price of $1.30 (63.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#767 of 1998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WALD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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