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BB Biotech AGXSWX:BION +1.72%34 Equity-to-Asset is 1.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BION with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,416 Biotechnology companies, BB Biotech AG ranks better than 99.58% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. BB Biotech AG's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,633.3 Mil. BB Biotech AG's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,641.2 Mil.
Therefore, BB Biotech AG's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for BB Biotech AG's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BION'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 0.93 Max: 1
Current: 1
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of BB Biotech AG was 1.00. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 0.93.
XSWX:BION's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 99.58% of 1416
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.68
vs XSWX:BION: 1.00
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) 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%.
BB Biotech AG Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
BB Biotech AG Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BB Biotech AG'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.
XSWX:BION vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, BB Biotech AG'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.
BB Biotech AG Equity-to-Asset vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BB Biotech AG's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BB Biotech AG's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
BB Biotech AG'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.
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a Equity-to-Asset of 1.00 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on BB Biotech AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, BB Biotech AG's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.88 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #6 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is BB Biotech AG's Equity-to-Asset too high?
BB Biotech AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 1.00 is near median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 1.00. The Biotechnology industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.68. BB Biotech AG's value of 1.00 is 47.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #6 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BB Biotech AG has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BB Biotech AG's Equity-to-Asset compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #6 out of 1416 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places BB Biotech AG in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.68. BB Biotech AG's value of 1.00 is 47.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BB Biotech AG's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.88 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 0.68, BB Biotech AG 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Biotechnology companies is 0.68, based on 1,416 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. BB Biotech AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 1.00 is 47.1% 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 BB Biotech AG and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BB Biotech AG's current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BB Biotech AG stock overvalued right now?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 1.00. The current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 47.1% above the Biotechnology industry median of 0.68. BB Biotech AG's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION), the current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00 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.
BB Biotech AG is a part of the healthcare sector in Switzerland. Its primary activity includes making investments, especially in the biotechnology market, and is one of the investors in the field of biotechnology. The focus of the investments is on those listed companies that focus on the development and marketing of novel drugs with a clear value for the healthcare system. Geographically company operates in the USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Curacao, and British Virgin Island.
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