Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Equity-to-Asset: 0.38 (As of Dec. 2025) — 16% Below Median

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ASX:KLS Kelsian Group Ltd ASX:KLS
94 GF Score
Price A$4.28
GF Value A$6.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kelsian Group Equity-to-Asset?

Kelsian Group ASX:KLS 94 Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates ASX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Transportation companies, Kelsian Group ranks worse than 65.88% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Kelsian Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$954 Mil. Kelsian Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2,514 Mil. Therefore, Kelsian Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kelsian Group's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:KLS' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.45   Max: 0.81
Current: 0.38

During the past 12 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Kelsian Group was 0.81. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.45.

ASX:KLS's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
65.88% of 1011 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs ASX:KLS: 0.38

Kelsian Group  (ASX:KLS) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Kelsian Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Kelsian Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kelsian Group's Equity-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.

Kelsian Group Equity-to-Asset Chart

Kelsian Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.42 0.42 0.39 0.38

Kelsian Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Equity-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 0.40 0.39 0.39 0.38 0.38

ASX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-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.


Kelsian Group Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kelsian Group Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Kelsian Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=957.912/2499.473
=0.38

Kelsian Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=954.46/2514.409
=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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 mean?
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Kelsian Group and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Kelsian Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.38 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #666 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Kelsian Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Kelsian Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.81. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Kelsian Group's value of 0.38 is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #666 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #666 out of 1011 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Kelsian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Kelsian Group's value of 0.38 is 24% below this benchmark. Historically, Kelsian Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.38 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Kelsian Group has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Transportation companies is 0.50, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kelsian Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.38 is 24% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Kelsian Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelsian Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.03, compared to a current price of A$4.28 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 24% below the Transportation industry median of 0.50. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.38 as of Dec. 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.28 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.03. GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.38 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: A$6.03 vs. price of A$4.28 (29% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24% below the Transportation median (#666 of 1011)

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


Kelsian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CY4:Germany
Address 26 Flinders Street, Level 3, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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