GYST (The Graystone Co) Liabilities-to-Assets : 4.12 (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is The Graystone Co Liabilities-to-Assets?

The Graystone Co GYST -0.22% Liabilities-to-Assets is 4.12 as of Sep. 2013.

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. The Graystone Co's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.83 Mil. The Graystone Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.20 Mil. Therefore, The Graystone Co's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was 4.12.


The Graystone Co  (OTCPK:GYST) 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.


The Graystone Co Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms


The Graystone Co Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

The Graystone Co Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Liabilities-to-Assets
0.05 0.26 4.28

The Graystone Co Quarterly Data
Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13
Liabilities-to-Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.81 4.28 7.43 5.14 4.12

GYST vs DWSGF, AUXRF, NEBUF: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, The Graystone Co'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.


The Graystone Co Liabilities-to-Assets vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, The Graystone Co's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Graystone Co's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.



The Graystone Co 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.

The Graystone Co's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2012 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=0.582/0.136
=4.28

The Graystone Co's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Sep. 2013 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=0.833/0.202
=4.12

* 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 4.12 mean?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 4.12 as of Sep. 2013. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The Graystone Co and its competitors.
Is The Graystone Co's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
The Graystone Co's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 4.12.
How does The Graystone Co's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to DWSGF and AUXRF?
The Graystone Co's Liabilities-to-Assets of 4.12 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Banks 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 The Graystone Co and its competitors. The Graystone Co's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Graystone Co stock overvalued right now?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a current Liabilities-to-Assets of 4.12. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 4.12. 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 The Graystone Co (GYST), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 4.12 as of Sep. 2013. 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.

The Graystone Co Business Description

Address 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL, USA, 33324
The Graystone Co Inc is a mortgage broker and lender. It is a mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in connecting clients with the ideal mortgage options tailored to their financial circumstances and goals. The company caters to various categories of customers from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the entire mortgage process.