Istmo Compania de Reaseguros (XPTY:REIS) Equity-to-Asset: 0.31 (As of Sep. 2016)

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What is Istmo Compania de Reaseguros Equity-to-Asset?

Istmo Compania de Reaseguros XPTY:REIS Equity-to-Asset is 0.31 as of Sep. 2016.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was $129.59 Mil. Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was $413.92 Mil. Therefore, Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was 0.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

XPTY:REIS's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 0.26
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Istmo Compania de Reaseguros  (XPTY:REIS) 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%.


Istmo Compania de Reaseguros Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Istmo Compania de Reaseguros Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Istmo Compania de Reaseguros'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.

Istmo Compania de Reaseguros Equity-to-Asset Chart

Istmo Compania de Reaseguros Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.35 0.39 0.38 0.42 0.38

Istmo Compania de Reaseguros Quarterly Data
Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.38 0.39 0.36 0.31

XPTY:REIS vs BCRH, OXBR, WMIH: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Istmo Compania de Reaseguros'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.


Istmo Compania de Reaseguros Equity-to-Asset vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's Equity-to-Asset falls into.



Istmo Compania de Reaseguros 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.

Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2015 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=160.126/422.087
=0.38

Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Sep. 2016 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=129.594/413.916
=0.31

* 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 0.31 mean?
Istmo Compania de Reaseguros (XPTY:REIS) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.31 as of Sep. 2016. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Istmo Compania de Reaseguros and its competitors.
Is Istmo Compania de Reaseguros' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Istmo Compania de Reaseguros' current Equity-to-Asset is 0.31. The Insurance industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.26. Istmo Compania de Reaseguros' value of 0.31 is 19.2% above this industry median.
How does Istmo Compania de Reaseguros' Equity-to-Asset compare to BCRH and OXBR?
Istmo Compania de Reaseguros' Equity-to-Asset of 0.31 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.26. Istmo Compania de Reaseguros' value of 0.31 is 19.2% 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 an Insurance company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Insurance companies is 0.26, based on 505 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. Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.31 is 19.2% 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 Istmo Compania de Reaseguros and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Istmo Compania de Reaseguros's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Istmo Compania de Reaseguros stock overvalued right now?
Istmo Compania de Reaseguros (XPTY:REIS) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.31. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.31 and 19.2% above the Insurance industry median of 0.26. 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 Istmo Compania de Reaseguros (XPTY:REIS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.31 as of Sep. 2016. 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.

Istmo Compania de Reaseguros Business Description

Address Av Paseo Roberto Motta, Costa del Este, PO Box 0816-03239, Pacific Vista Street, No. PH-51, Panama, PAN
Istmo Compania de Reaseguros Inc is a Panamanian reinsurance company. The Company offers reinsurance, insurance and specialized services.