CHEAF (China Eastern Airlines) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.86 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is China Eastern Airlines Liabilities-to-Assets?

China Eastern Airlines CHEAF 56 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. China Eastern Airlines's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $37,270 Mil. China Eastern Airlines's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $43,198 Mil. Therefore, China Eastern Airlines's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.


China Eastern Airlines  (OTCPK:CHEAF) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


China Eastern Airlines Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms


China Eastern Airlines Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines's Liabilities-to-Assets 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.

China Eastern Airlines Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

China Eastern Airlines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.89 0.85 0.85 0.87

China Eastern Airlines Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.87 0.86

CHEAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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.


China Eastern Airlines Liabilities-to-Assets vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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China Eastern Airlines Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

China Eastern Airlines's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=35909.246/41424.92
=0.87

China Eastern Airlines's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=37269.773/43198.3
=0.86

* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.86 mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.86 as of Mar. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.86. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Liabilities-to-Assets compare to DAL and UAL?
China Eastern Airlines' Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.86 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Transportation company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. China Eastern Airlines's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.50, compared to a current price of $0.37 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.86. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.86 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.

Is China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.37 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.50. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHEAF:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.86
  • GF Value™: $0.50 vs. price of $0.37 (25.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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