Shareholders Equity USD (Historical)
Returns historical shareholders' equity converted to US dollars. This is particularly useful for comparing companies that report in different currencies on a standardized basis.
Supported Symbols
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US Stocks | SYMBOL | AAPL, MSFT |
| International ADRs | SYMBOL | TSM, SHOP |
| Foreign Stocks | SYMBOL | Various markets |
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Stock ticker symbol |
| Year | Fiscal year (2020, 2021) or period code (lq, ly, lt) |
| Quarter | Optional: 1, 2, 3, or 4 for quarterly data |
| TTM | Optional: Set to "TTM" for trailing twelve months |
Period Codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lq | Last quarter |
| lq-1 | Two quarters ago |
| ly | Last fiscal year |
| ly-1 | Two fiscal years ago |
| lt | Last trailing twelve months |
Notes
- Currency conversion uses historical exchange rates
- For US companies, values are the same as
hf_Shareholders_Equity() - Useful for cross-border company comparisons
Syntax
=hf_Shareholders_Equity_USD(Symbol, Year, [Quarter], [TTM])Parameters
symbolstringRequired
Stock ticker symbol
yearstringRequired
Fiscal year or period code (lq, ly, etc.)
quarterstring
Calendar quarter (1-4)
TTMstring
Set to 'TTM' for trailing twelve months
Returns
number
Shareholders equity value converted to USD
Examples
=hf_Shareholders_Equity_USD("TSM", 2023)=hf_Shareholders_Equity_USD("SHOP", 2023, 2)=hf_Shareholders_Equity_USD("AAPL", "ly")=hf_Shareholders_Equity_USD("MSFT", 2023, , "TTM")=hf_Shareholders_Equity_USD(A1, B1, C1)When to Use
- Comparing equity across international companies
- Building multi-currency financial models
- Standardizing balance sheet analysis
- Cross-border investment research
- Creating USD-denominated financial reports
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need local currency values | hf_Shareholders_Equity() |
| Need current equity only | Shareholders_Equity() |
| Need retained earnings | hf_Accumulated_Retained_Earnings_Deficit() |
| Need book value per share | hf_Book_Value_per_Share() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Why do USD and non-USD values differ for US companies?
For US companies, values should be identical. If different, it may be due to data timing or rounding.
What exchange rate is used?
Historical exchange rates as of the reporting period end date are used for conversion.
Why am I getting "NA"?
Check that the symbol is valid and the year is within the available data range.
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