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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. Synlait Milk's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $623 Mil. Synlait Milk's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $1,043 Mil.
Therefore, Synlait Milk's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.60.
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.
Synlait Milk Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms
Synlait Milk Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk'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.
SMLKF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk Liabilities-to-Assets vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.
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.
Synlait Milk's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.60 as of Jan. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors.
Is Synlait Milk's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Synlait Milk's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.60. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.60 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. Synlait Milk's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (SMLKF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.49, compared to a current price of $0.24 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.60. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.60 as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.24 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.49.
GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SMLKF:
Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.60
GF Value™: $0.49 vs. price of $0.24 (51% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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