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Ingles MarketsIMKTA +0.80%69 Equity-to-Asset is 0.64 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates IMKTA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Retail - Defensive companies, Ingles Markets ranks better than 74.68% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Ingles Markets's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,685 Mil. Ingles Markets's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,634 Mil.
Therefore, Ingles Markets's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ingles Markets's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
IMKTA'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Ingles Markets was 0.64. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.47.
IMKTA's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 74.68% of 316
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.445
vs IMKTA: 0.64
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%.
Ingles Markets Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Ingles Markets Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingles Markets'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.
IMKTA vs WMK, GO, YSWY: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingles Markets's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.64 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ingles Markets and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Ingles Markets' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.28 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #80 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Ingles Markets' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Ingles Markets' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.64 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Ingles Markets' value of 0.64 is 43.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #80 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Equity-to-Asset compare to WMK and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #80 out of 316 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Ingles Markets in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Ingles Markets' value of 0.64 is 43.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ingles Markets' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.28 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Ingles Markets 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.45, based on 316 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. Ingles Markets's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.64 is 43.8% 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 Ingles Markets and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Ingles Markets's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.64, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.00, compared to a current price of $83.07 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.64, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 43.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.45. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.64 as of Jun. 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $83.07 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.00.
GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMKTA:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.64 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: $70.00 vs. price of $83.07 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#80 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMKTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
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