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Western Gold ExplorationWGELF 33 Equity-to-Asset is 0.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates WGELF with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,671 Metals & Mining companies, Western Gold Exploration ranks better than 97.79% on this metric.
Western Gold Exploration (OTCPK:WGELF) 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%.
Western Gold Exploration Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Western Gold Exploration Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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 Gold subindustry, Western Gold Exploration'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.
Western Gold Exploration Equity-to-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Gold Exploration's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Gold Exploration's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Western Gold Exploration 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.
Western Gold Exploration'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.
Western Gold Exploration (WGELF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Western Gold Exploration and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Western Gold Exploration's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.83 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Gold Exploration ranks #59 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Western Gold Exploration's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Western Gold Exploration's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 is near median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 0.99. The Metals & Mining industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Western Gold Exploration's value of 0.99 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Gold Exploration ranks #59 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Gold Exploration has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Gold Exploration's Equity-to-Asset compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Gold Exploration ranks #59 out of 2671 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Western Gold Exploration in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Western Gold Exploration's value of 0.99 is 23.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Gold Exploration's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.83 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Western Gold Exploration 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 2,671 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. Western Gold Exploration's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 is 23.8% 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 Western Gold Exploration 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. Western Gold Exploration's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Gold Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Western Gold Exploration (WGELF) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 23.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.80. Western Gold Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Western Gold Exploration (WGELF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99 as of Mar. 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.
Western Gold Exploration Ltd is a mineral exploration company. The company is engaged in the exploration and development of its prospective mineral properties located in Argyll County in western Scotland. The company focuses on Gold and copper exploration and development. The properties include the Caledonian Gold Project and Lorne Porphyry Project.
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