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West MiningWESMF +1.70% Equity-to-Asset is 0.96 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.96. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, West Mining ranks better than 82.7% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. West Mining's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.41 Mil. West Mining's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.58 Mil.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Mining's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WESMF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 0.96 Max: 1
Current: 0.96
During the past 9 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of West Mining was 1.00. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 0.96.
WESMF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 82.7% of 2670
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs WESMF: 0.96
West Mining (OTCPK:WESMF) 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%.
West Mining Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
West Mining Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Mining'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, West Mining'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.
West Mining Equity-to-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West Mining's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Mining'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.
West Mining's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 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.
West Mining (WESMF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.96 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on West Mining and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, West Mining's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.92 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, West Mining ranks #462 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is West Mining's Equity-to-Asset too high?
West Mining's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.96 is near median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 1.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. West Mining's value of 0.96 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Mining ranks #462 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does West Mining's Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West Mining ranks #462 out of 2670 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places West Mining in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. West Mining's value of 0.96 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, West Mining's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.92 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 0.80, West Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Metals & Mining companies is 0.80, based on 2,670 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. West Mining's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.96 is 20% 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 West Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Mining's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Mining stock overvalued right now?
West Mining (WESMF) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.96. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 20% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.80. 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 West Mining (WESMF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.96 as of Apr. 2026. 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.
West Mining Corp is a mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, acquisition, and exploration of mineral properties. Its project portfolio comprises the Kena Project, located in the Nelson Mining District in British Columbia, and the Folkestone Property claims located in the Spanish Mountain District and the Junkers District in British Columbia, Canada.
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