CICN (SMS Alternatives) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.42 (As of Jun. 2020)

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What is SMS Alternatives LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

SMS Alternatives CICN 12 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42 as of Jun. 2020. GuruFocus rates CICN with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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. SMS Alternatives's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 was 0.42.

SMS Alternatives's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Jun. 2019 (1.55) to Jun. 2020 (0.42). It may suggest that SMS Alternatives is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

SMS Alternatives  (OTCPK:CICN) 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.

SMS Alternatives LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

SMS Alternatives LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMS Alternatives'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.

SMS Alternatives LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

SMS Alternatives Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.00 2.63 15.53 1.29

SMS Alternatives Quarterly Data
Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 1.55 0.77 1.29 0.00 0.42
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SMS Alternatives LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

SMS Alternatives's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2019 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2019 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2019 )
=0.464/0.36
=1.29

SMS Alternatives's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2020 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Jun. 2020 )/Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2020 )
=0.158/0.381
=0.41

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.42 mean?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.42 as of Jun. 2020. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on SMS Alternatives and its competitors.
Is SMS Alternatives' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
SMS Alternatives' current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42. Overall, SMS Alternatives has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Alternatives' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to INTV and IONI?
SMS Alternatives' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.42 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Software 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 SMS Alternatives and its competitors. SMS Alternatives's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMS Alternatives stock overvalued right now?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.42. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42. SMS Alternatives' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 SMS Alternatives (CICN), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42 as of Jun. 2020. 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.

SMS Alternatives Business Description

Address 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 542, Cary, NC, USA, 27518
SMS Alternatives Inc formerly Cicero Inc provides desktop activity intelligence and improvement software that helps organizations isolate issues and automates employee tasks in the contact center and back office. It provides a combination of application and process integration, automation and desktop analytics capabilities, technical support, training and consulting services. Geographically, it operates in the United States, and Europe. The company generates revenue from three categories: software, maintenance, and services; out of which a vast majority is earned from Software within the United States.
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