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Grafton GroupGROUF Equity-to-Asset is 0.59 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.51. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Grafton Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,207 Mil. Grafton Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,775 Mil.
Therefore, Grafton Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grafton Group's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
GROUF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Grafton Group was 0.58. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.51.
GROUF's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 0.5
vs GROUF: 0.58
Grafton Group (OTCPK:GROUF) 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%.
Grafton Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Grafton Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grafton 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.
GROUF vs FAST, GWW, FERG: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton 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.
Grafton Group Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grafton 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.
Grafton Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Grafton Group and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Grafton Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.42 to 0.58.
Is Grafton Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Grafton Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 0.58. The Industrial Distribution industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Grafton Group's value of 0.59 is 18% above this industry median.
How does Grafton Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Grafton Group's value of 0.59 is 18% above this benchmark. Historically, Grafton Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.42 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Grafton Group 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 Distribution company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.50, based on 159 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. Grafton Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.59 is 18% 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.59, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.59, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 18% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.50. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.59 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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