Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) Equity-to-Asset: 0.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:WJGL Watkin Jones PLC CHIX:WJGL
32 GF Score
Price £0.16
GF Value £0.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Watkin Jones Equity-to-Asset?

Watkin Jones CHIX:WJGL 32 Equity-to-Asset is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WJGL with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Watkin Jones ranks worse than 55.32% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Watkin Jones's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £124.7 Mil. Watkin Jones's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £289.7 Mil. Therefore, Watkin Jones's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.

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

CHIX:WJGl' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.58
Current: 0.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Watkin Jones was 0.58. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.41.

CHIX:WJGl's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
55.32% of 94 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs CHIX:WJGl: 0.43

Watkin Jones  (CHIX:WJGl) 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%.


Watkin Jones Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Watkin Jones Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watkin Jones'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.

Watkin Jones Equity-to-Asset Chart

Watkin Jones Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.46 0.35 0.40 0.40

Watkin Jones Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.38 0.40 0.41 0.40 0.43

CHIX:WJGL vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Watkin Jones'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.


Watkin Jones Equity-to-Asset vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watkin Jones's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Watkin Jones 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.

Watkin Jones's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Sep. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=124.994/312.438
=0.40

Watkin Jones's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=124.682/289.717
=0.43

* 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 0.43 mean?
Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Watkin Jones and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Watkin Jones' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #52 out of 94 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Watkin Jones' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Watkin Jones' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.43 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.58. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Watkin Jones' value of 0.43 is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #52 out of 94 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watkin Jones has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watkin Jones' Equity-to-Asset compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #52 out of 94 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Watkin Jones in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Watkin Jones' value of 0.43 is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Watkin Jones' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Watkin Jones 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.45, based on 94 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. Watkin Jones's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.43 is 4.4% 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 Watkin Jones and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & 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. Watkin Jones's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watkin Jones stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.22, compared to a current price of £0.16 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 4.4% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.45. Watkin Jones' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.43 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 Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watkin Jones stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.16 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.22. GuruFocus considers Watkin Jones to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WJGL:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.43 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: £0.22 vs. price of £0.16 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.4% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#52 of 94)

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


Watkin Jones Business Description

Other Exchanges WJG:UK0W0:Germany
Address 12 Soho Square, London, GBR, W1D 3QF
Watkin Jones PLC is engaged in property development and the management of properties for multiple residential occupations. Its service includes site identification and procurement, planning consent, construction delivery, and asset management. The company's operating segments include Student accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, Refresh, and Accommodation management. The majority of its revenue is derived from build-to-rent segments.
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