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Western Bulk Chartering ASWSSTF 55 Equity-to-Asset is 0.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates WSSTF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Transportation companies, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks worse than 54.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Bulk Chartering AS's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WSSTF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.47
During the past 8 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Western Bulk Chartering AS was 0.47. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.34.
WSSTF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 54.01% of 1011
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs WSSTF: 0.47
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OTCPK:WSSTF) 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 Bulk Chartering AS Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Western Bulk Chartering AS 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS'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 Bulk Chartering AS Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Western Bulk Chartering AS 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 Bulk Chartering AS'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 Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.47 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #546 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.47 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.47. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 0.47 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #546 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #546 out of 1011 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Western Bulk Chartering AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 0.47 is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Bulk Chartering AS's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Western Bulk Chartering AS has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Transportation companies is 0.50, based on 1,011 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 Bulk Chartering AS's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.47 is 6% below 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 Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.47, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.60, compared to a current price of $2.20 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.47, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 6% below the Transportation industry median of 0.50. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.47 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.20 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.60.
GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WSSTF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.47 (38% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $1.60 vs. price of $2.20 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% below the Transportation median (#546 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
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