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Vertu MotorsCHIX:VTUL 47 Equity-to-Asset is 0.23 as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VTUL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,331 Vehicles & Parts companies, Vertu Motors ranks worse than 87.38% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Vertu Motors's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £358 Mil. Vertu Motors's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £1,559 Mil.
Therefore, Vertu Motors's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vertu Motors's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VTUl'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Vertu Motors was 0.31. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.24.
CHIX:VTUl's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 87.38% of 1331
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs CHIX:VTUl: 0.23
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%.
Vertu Motors Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Vertu Motors Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vertu Motors'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:VTUL vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Vertu Motors'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.
Vertu Motors Equity-to-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vertu Motors's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertu Motors'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.
Vertu Motors's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.23 as of Feb. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Vertu Motors' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.22 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #1163 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Vertu Motors' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Vertu Motors' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.23 is near median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.31. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Vertu Motors' value of 0.23 is 53.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #1163 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' Equity-to-Asset compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #1163 out of 1331 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Vertu Motors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Vertu Motors' value of 0.23 is 53.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Vertu Motors' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.22 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Vertu Motors 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.49, based on 1,331 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. Vertu Motors's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.23 is 53.1% 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertu Motors's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.83 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 53.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.49. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.23 as of Feb. 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.83 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72.
GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VTUL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.23 (near median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.83 (15.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1163 of 1331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VTUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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