QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Debt-to-Asset : 0.24 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:QQL QinetiQ Group PLC CHIX:QQL
79 GF Score
Price £5.64
GF Value £4.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is QinetiQ Group Debt-to-Asset?

QinetiQ Group CHIX:QQL +0.81% 79 Debt-to-Asset is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:QQL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

QinetiQ Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £12 Mil. QinetiQ Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £410 Mil. QinetiQ Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,738 Mil. QinetiQ Group's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.


QinetiQ Group  (CHIX:QQl) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.


QinetiQ Group Debt-to-Asset Related Terms


QinetiQ Group Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-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.

QinetiQ Group Debt-to-Asset Chart

QinetiQ Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.18 0.19 0.24 0.24

QinetiQ Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Debt-to-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 0.19 0.00 0.24 0.00 0.24

CHIX:QQL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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.


QinetiQ Group Debt-to-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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QinetiQ Group Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.24 mean?
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors.
Is QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Asset too high?
QinetiQ Group's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.24. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Asset compare to SPCX and GE?
QinetiQ Group's Debt-to-Asset of 0.24 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Asset for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Debt-to-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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. QinetiQ Group's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.68, compared to a current price of £5.64 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.24. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.24 as of Mar. 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.64 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.68. GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:QQL:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.24
  • GF Value™: £4.68 vs. price of £5.64 (20.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:QQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


QinetiQ Group Business Description

Address Ively Road, Cody Technology Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GBR, GU14 0LX
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
79GF Score

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