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Babcock International GroupCHIX:BABL +1.82%59 Equity-to-Asset is 0.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BABL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,789 Construction companies, Babcock International Group ranks worse than 89.16% on this metric.
Babcock International Group (CHIX:BABl) 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%.
Babcock International Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Babcock International Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
CHIX:BABL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International 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.
Babcock International Group Equity-to-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Babcock International 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.
Babcock International Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Babcock International Group (CHIX:BABL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Babcock International Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.05 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #1595 out of 1789 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Babcock International Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Babcock International Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 is near median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.46. The Construction industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Babcock International Group's value of 0.16 is 64.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #1595 out of 1789 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Babcock International Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock International Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #1595 out of 1789 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Babcock International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Babcock International Group's value of 0.16 is 64.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Babcock International Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.05 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Babcock International 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 Construction company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Construction companies is 0.45, based on 1,789 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. Babcock International Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 is 64.4% 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 Babcock International Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock International Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Babcock International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group (CHIX:BABL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.36, compared to a current price of £12.04 — trading 89.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 64.4% below the Construction industry median of 0.45. Babcock International Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Babcock International Group (CHIX:BABL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16 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 Babcock International Group (CHIX:BABL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £12.04 is trading 89.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £6.36.
GuruFocus considers Babcock International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BABL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.16 (near median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: £6.36 vs. price of £12.04 (89.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% below the Construction median (#1595 of 1789)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BABL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Babcock International Group PLC is a British engineering company specializing in the construction and decommissioning of nuclear power plants and submarines; maintenance support; fleet management for aviation, marine, and land; and provision of technical training and emergency services. The company's operating segments include Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. It generates maximum revenue from the Nuclear segment, which is engaged in providing engineering support to the United Kingdom's nuclear submarine fleet, decommissioning nuclear facilities, supporting nuclear generation, and new build projects. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in the Rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and the Rest of the World.
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