Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) Equity-to-Asset: 0.65 (As of Dec. 2014)

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What is Meridian AD Equity-to-Asset?

Meridian AD XBLB:MRDN-R-A Equity-to-Asset is 0.65 as of Dec. 2014.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Meridian AD's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM9.85 Mil. Meridian AD's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM15.06 Mil.

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

XBLB:MRDN-R-A's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 0.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Meridian AD  (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) 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%.

Meridian AD Equity-to-Asset Related Terms

Meridian AD Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian AD'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.

Meridian AD Equity-to-Asset Chart

Meridian AD Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Equity-to-Asset
0.64 0.69 0.65 0.65

Meridian AD Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Dec14
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.69 0.65 0.65 0.65

XBLB:MRDN-R-A vs JANL: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Meridian AD'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.

Meridian AD Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Meridian AD's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


Meridian AD 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.

Meridian AD's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2014 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=9.848/15.06
=0.65

Meridian AD's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2014 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=9.848/15.06
=

* 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 0.65 mean?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.65 as of Dec. 2014. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Meridian AD and its competitors.
Is Meridian AD's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Meridian AD's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.65. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Meridian AD's value of 0.65 is 30% above this industry median.
How does Meridian AD's Equity-to-Asset compare to JANL?
Meridian AD's Equity-to-Asset of 0.65 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Meridian AD's value of 0.65 is 30% above this benchmark. 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 1,010 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. Meridian AD's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.65 is 30% 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 Meridian AD 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. Meridian AD's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian AD stock overvalued right now?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.65. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.65 and 30% above the Transportation industry median of 0.50. 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 Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.65 as of Dec. 2014. 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.

Meridian AD Business Description

Address Branka Perduva bb, Banja Luka, BIH, 78000
Meridian AD operates in the integrated shipping and logistics industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The services offered by the company include organization of transport, collective transport, customs brokerage, storage of goods, and consulting.