Xero (ASX:XRO) Equity-to-Asset: 0.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Above Median

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ASX:XRO Xero Ltd ASX:XRO
73 GF Score
Price A$65.29
GF Value A$199.89
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Xero Equity-to-Asset?

Xero ASX:XRO +6.02% 73 Equity-to-Asset is 0.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates ASX:XRO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$199.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,892 Software companies, Xero ranks better than 55.71% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Xero's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$4,506 Mil. Xero's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$7,586 Mil. Therefore, Xero's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59.

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

ASX:XRO' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.46   Max: 0.77
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Xero was 0.77. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.46.

ASX:XRO's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
55.71% of 2892 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.56 vs ASX:XRO: 0.59

Xero  (ASX:XRO) 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%.


Xero Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Xero Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xero'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.

Xero Equity-to-Asset Chart

Xero Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 0.42 0.47 0.49 0.59

Xero Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.47 0.48 0.49 0.66 0.59

ASX:XRO vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Xero'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.


Xero Equity-to-Asset vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Xero's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Xero 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.

Xero's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=4506.055/7585.564
=0.59

Xero's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=4506.055/7585.564
=0.59

* 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 0.59 mean?
Xero (ASX:XRO) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Xero and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Xero's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Xero ranks #1281 out of 2892 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Xero's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Xero's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.77. The Software industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Xero's value of 0.59 is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xero ranks #1281 out of 2892 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Xero has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xero's Equity-to-Asset compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Xero ranks #1281 out of 2892 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Xero in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Xero's value of 0.59 is 5.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Xero's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Xero 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Software company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Software companies is 0.56, based on 2,892 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. Xero's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 is 5.4% 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 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 Xero and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xero's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.59, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xero stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xero (ASX:XRO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$199.89, compared to a current price of A$65.29 — trading 67.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.59, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 5.4% above the Software industry median of 0.56. Xero's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Xero (ASX:XRO), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.59 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 Xero (ASX:XRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xero stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$65.29 is trading 67.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$199.89. GuruFocus considers Xero to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:XRO:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.59 (28% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: A$199.89 vs. price of A$65.29 (67.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.4% above the Software median (#1281 of 2892)

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


Xero Business Description

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Address 19-23 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Xero is a technology company originating from New Zealand, providing cloud-based accounting software, primarily for small and midsized enterprises, or SMEs, and accounting practices. As a first mover in the space for cloud-based accounting software, Xero has grown quickly to achieve dominant market share in New Zealand and Australia, displacing legacy providers. Xero has also expanded beyond its home region toward other English-speaking countries, primarily the UK and the US.
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