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QinetiQ GroupCHIX:QQL +2.27%72 Equity-to-Asset is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates CHIX:QQL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks worse than 74.59% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. QinetiQ Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £553 Mil. QinetiQ Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,738 Mil.
Therefore, QinetiQ Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for QinetiQ Group's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:QQl'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of QinetiQ Group was 0.62. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.57.
CHIX:QQl's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 74.59% of 362
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs CHIX:QQl: 0.32
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQl) 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%.
QinetiQ Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
QinetiQ Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ 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.
CHIX:QQL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ 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.
QinetiQ Group Equity-to-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ 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.
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, QinetiQ Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.32 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #270 out of 362 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is QinetiQ Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
QinetiQ Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.32 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.62. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. QinetiQ Group's value of 0.32 is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #270 out of 362 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #270 out of 362 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places QinetiQ Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. QinetiQ Group's value of 0.32 is 37.3% below this benchmark. Historically, QinetiQ Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.32 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.51, QinetiQ 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 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. QinetiQ Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.32 is 37.3% 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 QinetiQ Group 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. QinetiQ Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.32, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.67, compared to a current price of £5.09 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.32, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 37.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.51. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.32 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.09 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.67.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:QQL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.32 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: £4.67 vs. price of £5.09 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#270 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:QQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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