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BAE SystemsBAESF +2.44%88 Equity-to-Asset is 0.31 as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates BAESF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Aerospace & Defense companies, BAE Systems ranks worse than 76.52% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. BAE Systems's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $16,500 Mil. BAE Systems's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $53,191 Mil.
Therefore, BAE Systems's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for BAE Systems's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BAESF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of BAE Systems was 0.38. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.27.
BAESF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 76.52% of 362
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs BAESF: 0.31
BAE Systems (OTCPK:BAESF) 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%.
BAE Systems Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
BAE Systems Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAE Systems'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.
BAESF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BAE Systems'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.
BAE Systems Equity-to-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BAE Systems's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAE Systems's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
BAE Systems's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
BAE Systems (BAESF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.31 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, BAE Systems' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.15 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #277 out of 362 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is BAE Systems' Equity-to-Asset too high?
BAE Systems' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.31 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.38. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. BAE Systems' value of 0.31 is 39.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #277 out of 362 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Equity-to-Asset compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #277 out of 362 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places BAE Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. BAE Systems' value of 0.31 is 39.2% below this benchmark. Historically, BAE Systems' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.15 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.51, BAE Systems 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.51, based on 362 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. BAE Systems's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.31 is 39.2% 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BAE Systems's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.31, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.77, compared to a current price of $29.15 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.31, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 39.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.51. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 BAE Systems (BAESF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.31 as of Jun. 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 BAE Systems (BAESF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.15 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.77.
GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAESF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.31 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $23.77 vs. price of $29.15 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#277 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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