Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) Equity-to-Asset: 0.16 (As of Sep. 2022)

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What is Cocoa Processing Co Equity-to-Asset?

Cocoa Processing Co XGHA:CPC Equity-to-Asset is 0.16 as of Sep. 2022.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Cocoa Processing Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS246.0 Mil. Cocoa Processing Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS1,562.6 Mil. Therefore, Cocoa Processing Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was 0.16.

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

XGHA:CPC's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 0.55
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Cocoa Processing Co  (XGHA:CPC) 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%.


Cocoa Processing Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Cocoa Processing Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cocoa Processing Co'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.

Cocoa Processing Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

Cocoa Processing Co Annual Data
Trend Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep21 Sep22
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.18 0.09 -0.31 0.16

Cocoa Processing Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep21 Sep22
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.18 0.09 -0.31 0.16

XGHA:CPC vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Cocoa Processing Co'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.


Cocoa Processing Co Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cocoa Processing Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cocoa Processing Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.



Cocoa Processing Co 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.

Cocoa Processing Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2022 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Sep. 2022 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=246.021/1562.588
=0.16

Cocoa Processing Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2022 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=246.021/1562.588
=0.16

* 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 0.16 mean?
Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 as of Sep. 2022. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Cocoa Processing Co and its competitors.
Is Cocoa Processing Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Cocoa Processing Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Cocoa Processing Co's value of 0.16 is 70.9% below this industry median.
How does Cocoa Processing Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Cocoa Processing Co's Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Cocoa Processing Co's value of 0.16 is 70.9% below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.55, based on 1,996 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. Cocoa Processing Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 is 70.9% 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 Cocoa Processing Co 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. Cocoa Processing Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cocoa Processing Co stock overvalued right now?
Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.16. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16 and 70.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.55. 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 Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16 as of Sep. 2022. 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.

Cocoa Processing Co Business Description

Address Heavy Industrial Area, Private Mail Bag, Tema, GHA
Cocoa Processing Co Ltd manufactures chocolates, confectionery and semi-finished cocoa products such as cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, cocoa cake and cocoa powder from premium cocoa beans grown in Ghana.