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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Walker Crips Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:WCW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.96
Current: 0.96
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Walker Crips Group was 0.96. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.12.
LSE:WCW's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LSE:WCW: 0.96
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Walker Crips Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Walker Crips Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walker Crips Group's Debt-to-Equity 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.
LSE:WCW vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Walker Crips Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Walker Crips Group Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Walker Crips Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walker Crips Group's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Walker Crips Group (LSE:WCW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.96 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Walker Crips Group and its competitors. This is 700% above median its historical median of 0.12.
Is Walker Crips Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Walker Crips Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.96 is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Walker Crips Group's value of 0.96 is 357.1% above this industry median. Overall, Walker Crips Group has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walker Crips Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
Walker Crips Group's Debt-to-Equity of 0.96 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Walker Crips Group's value of 0.96 is 357.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Walker Crips Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Walker Crips Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.96 is 357.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Walker Crips Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walker Crips Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.96, which is 700% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walker Crips Group stock overvalued right now?
Walker Crips Group (LSE:WCW) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.96. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.21, compared to a current price of £0.14 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.96, which is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 357.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Walker Crips Group's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walker Crips Group (LSE:WCW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.96 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Walker Crips Group (LSE:WCW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walker Crips Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.14 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.21.
Key valuation signals for LSE:WCW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.96 (700% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: £0.21 vs. price of £0.14 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 357.1% above the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:WCW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Walker Crips Group PLC is a UK-based company that offers investment and wealth management services to both new and existing clients. The company currently has three operating segments: Investment Management, portfolio-based transaction execution and investment advice; Financial Planning & Wealth Management, being financial planning and pension advice; and Software as a Service, comprising the provision of regulatory and admin software to regulated companies. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Investment Management division.
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