Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) Equity-to-Asset: 0.72 (As of May. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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CHIX:PRVL Porvair PLC CHIX:PRVL
97 GF Score
Price £8.23
GF Value £7.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Porvair Equity-to-Asset?

Porvair CHIX:PRVL -1.08% 97 Equity-to-Asset is 0.72 as of May. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PRVL with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,080 Industrial Products companies, Porvair ranks better than 75.16% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Porvair's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £173.3 Mil. Porvair's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £242.4 Mil. Therefore, Porvair's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.72.

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

CHIX:PRVl' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 0.63   Max: 0.75
Current: 0.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Porvair was 0.75. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.63.

CHIX:PRVl's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
75.16% of 3080 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.57 vs CHIX:PRVl: 0.72

Porvair  (CHIX:PRVl) 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%.


Porvair Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Porvair Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Porvair'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.

Porvair Equity-to-Asset Chart

Porvair Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.64 0.70 0.72 0.71 0.75

Porvair Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 0.68 0.71 0.74 0.75 0.72

CHIX:PRVL vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Porvair'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.


Porvair Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Porvair's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Porvair 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.

Porvair's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Nov. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=167.532/223.572
=0.75

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

Equity to Asset (Q: May. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=173.349/242.378
=0.72

* 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 0.72 mean?
Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Porvair and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Porvair's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.55 to 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #765 out of 3080 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Porvair's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Porvair's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 0.75. The Industrial Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Porvair's value of 0.72 is 26.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Porvair ranks #765 out of 3080 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Porvair has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Porvair's Equity-to-Asset compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #765 out of 3080 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Porvair in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Porvair's value of 0.72 is 26.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Porvair's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.55 to 0.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Porvair 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 0.57, based on 3,080 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. Porvair's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 is 26.3% 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 Porvair and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porvair's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porvair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.65, compared to a current price of £8.23 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 26.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.57. Porvair's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72 as of May. 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £8.23 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.65. GuruFocus considers Porvair to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PRVL:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.72 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: £7.65 vs. price of £8.23 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.3% above the Industrial Products median (#765 of 3080)

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


Porvair Business Description

Other Exchanges PVARF:USAPRV:UK
Address 7 Regis Place, Bergen Way, King\'s Lynn, Norfolk, GBR, PE30 2JN
Porvair PLC is an environmental treatment control company. It develops filtration solutions to be used by various types of industries. The company caters to its clients through three divisions: Aerospace and Industrial, Laboratory, and Metal Melt Quality. The Aerospace and Industrial Division is a key revenue generator, principally serving the aviation, energy, and industrial markets. Laboratory Division principally serving the bioscience and environmental laboratory instrument and consumables market. Metal Melt Quality Division principally serves the world aluminium, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), iron foundry, and superalloys markets. The company generates the majority of its manufacturing revenue from sales in the United States.
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