ASFZ (Associates First Capital) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.47 (As of Sep. 2000)


What is Associates First Capital LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Associates First Capital ASFZ -99.00% LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47 as of Sep. 2000.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Associates First Capital's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2000 was 0.47.

Associates First Capital's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Sep. 2099 (0.51) to Sep. 2000 (0.47). It may suggest that Associates First Capital is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Associates First Capital  (OTCPK:ASFZ) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Associates First Capital LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Associates First Capital LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Associates First Capital's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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.

Associates First Capital LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Associates First Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec95 Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
0.52 0.50 0.49 0.50 0.50

Associates First Capital Quarterly Data
Dec95 Mar96 Jun96 Sep96 Dec96 Mar97 Jun97 Sep97 Dec97 Mar98 Jun98 Sep98 Dec98 Mar99 Jun99 Sep99 Dec99 Mar00 Jun00 Sep00
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Associates First Capital LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Associates First Capital's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2099 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2099 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2099 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2099 )
=41404/82956.8
=0.50

Associates First Capital's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2000 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2000 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Sep. 2000 )/Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2000 )
=43932.5/93017.6
=0.47

* 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.

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.47 mean?
Associates First Capital (ASFZ) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.47 as of Sep. 2000. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Associates First Capital and its competitors.
Is Associates First Capital's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Associates First Capital's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47.
How does Associates First Capital's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to JGWE and IEGH?
Associates First Capital's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.47 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Credit Services company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Associates First Capital and its competitors. Associates First Capital's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associates First Capital stock overvalued right now?
Associates First Capital (ASFZ) has a current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.47. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associates First Capital (ASFZ), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47 as of Sep. 2000. 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.

Associates First Capital Business Description

Address 300 Street Paul Place, Baltimore, MD, USA, 75062-2729
Associates First Capital Corp operates in the financial services industry. The organization, provides finance, leasing, insurance, and related services to individual consumers and businesses.