Tesco (TSCDF) Debt-to-Asset : 0.38 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSCDF Tesco PLC TSCDF
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GF Value $5.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tesco Debt-to-Asset?

Tesco TSCDF 80 Debt-to-Asset is 0.38 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tesco's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $3,374 Mil. Tesco's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $17,115 Mil. Tesco's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $53,633 Mil. Tesco's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.38.

Tesco  (OTCPK:TSCDF) 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.

Tesco Debt-to-Asset Related Terms

Tesco Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tesco'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.

Tesco Debt-to-Asset Chart

Tesco Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.33 0.32 0.38 0.38

Tesco Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.32 0.31 0.38 0.38 0.38

TSCDF vs KR, SFM: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco'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.

Tesco Debt-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tesco's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tesco Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Tesco's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(3373.641 + 17115.489) / 53633.152
=0.38

Tesco's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(3373.641 + 17115.489) / 53633.152
=0.38

* 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 0.38 mean?
Tesco (TSCDF) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.38 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Tesco and its competitors.
Is Tesco's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Tesco's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.38. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's Debt-to-Asset compare to KR and SFM?
Tesco's Debt-to-Asset of 0.38 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Tesco and its competitors. Tesco's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.49, compared to a current price of $6.47 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.38. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.38 as of Feb. 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.47 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.49. GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSCDF:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.38
  • GF Value™: $5.49 vs. price of $6.47 (17.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Tesco Business Description

Address Kestrel Way, Tesco House, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden, GBR, AL7 1GA
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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