Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.59 (As of Dec. 2008)

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What is Berger Paints Jamaica Liabilities-to-Assets?

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. Berger Paints Jamaica's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was JMD576 Mil. Berger Paints Jamaica's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was JMD980 Mil. Therefore, Berger Paints Jamaica's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was 0.59.

Berger Paints Jamaica Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica's Liabilities-to-Assets can be seen below:

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Berger Paints Jamaica Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Berger Paints Jamaica Annual Data

Trend

Dec08

Liabilities-to-Assets

0.59

Berger Paints Jamaica Semi-Annual Data
	Dec08
Liabilities-to-Assets	0.59

Competitive Comparison of Berger Paints Jamaica's Liabilities-to-Assets

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Jamaica's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets data, can be viewed below:

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Berger Paints Jamaica's Liabilities-to-Assets Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Jamaica's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

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Berger Paints Jamaica 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.

Berger Paints Jamaica's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2008 )	=	Total Liabilities	/	Total Assets
	=	576.234	/	980.332
	=	0.59

Berger Paints Jamaica's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Dec. 2008 )	=	Total Liabilities	/	Total Assets
	=	576.234	/	980.332
	=	0.59

Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) 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.

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Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Business Description

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Address

256 Spanish Town Road, P O Box 8, Kingston, JAM, 11

Website

https://www.bergerpaintscaribbean.com

Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of paint and paint related products. The company's products and services include consumer service, protective coatings, marine paints and architectural and wood finishes. It offers paints, primers, textures, wood finishes, and light industrial finishes. It serves homes and institutions. The group has a strong presence in five regions of the world, including Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South Pacific, and the Caribbean, through its five corporate brands - Berger International, Asian Paints, SCIB Paints, Apco Coatings, Taubmans, and Kadisco.