Castings (LSE:CGS) Equity-to-Asset: 0.77 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:CGS Castings PLC LSE:CGS
83 GF Score
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GF Value £2.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Castings Equity-to-Asset?

Castings LSE:CGS -2.60% 83 Equity-to-Asset is 0.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates LSE:CGS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,072 Industrial Products companies, Castings ranks better than 82.55% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Castings's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £127.3 Mil. Castings's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £165.0 Mil. Therefore, Castings's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77.

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

LSE:CGS' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 0.81   Max: 0.85
Current: 0.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Castings was 0.85. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 0.81.

LSE:CGS's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
82.55% of 3072 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.57 vs LSE:CGS: 0.77

Castings  (LSE:CGS) 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%.


Castings Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Castings Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Castings'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.

Castings Equity-to-Asset Chart

Castings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 0.76 0.77 0.76 0.77

Castings 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 0.77 0.78 0.76 0.75 0.77

LSE:CGS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Castings'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.


Castings Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Castings's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Castings 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.

Castings's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=127.272/164.951
=0.77

Castings'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
=127.272/164.951
=0.77

* 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 0.77 mean?
Castings (LSE:CGS) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.77 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Castings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Castings' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.76 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #536 out of 3072 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Castings' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Castings' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.77 is near median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 0.85. The Industrial Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Castings' value of 0.77 is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castings ranks #536 out of 3072 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Castings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castings' Equity-to-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #536 out of 3072 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Castings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Castings' value of 0.77 is 35.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Castings' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.76 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Castings 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 Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 0.57, based on 3,072 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. Castings's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.77 is 35.1% 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 Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castings's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings (LSE:CGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.69, compared to a current price of £3.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 35.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.57. Castings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Castings (LSE:CGS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.77 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 Castings (LSE:CGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.69. GuruFocus considers Castings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CGS:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.77 (near median its 10-year median of 0.81)
  • GF Value™: £2.69 vs. price of £3.00 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.1% above the Industrial Products median (#536 of 3072)

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


Castings Business Description

Other Exchanges CGSl:UK
Address Lichfield Road, Brownhills, West Midlands, GBR, WS8 6JZ
Castings PLC is an iron casting and machining group based in the UK. The company's operating segment includes Foundry operations and Machining operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Foundry operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Sweden and also has a presence in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe, North and South America, and Other Countries. It serves Commercial vehicles, Automotive, and Other sectors.
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