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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +0.50%44 Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks worse than 62.83% on this metric.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) 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%.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Springer Nature AG KGaA 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Springer Nature AG KGaA 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #644 out of 1025 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. The Media - Diversified industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 0.40 is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #644 out of 1025 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Equity-to-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #644 out of 1025 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 0.40 is 23.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.52, based on 1,025 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 23.1% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is 18% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 23.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.52. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 as of Jun. 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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