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Heath (Samuel) & SonsLSE:HSM 66 Equity-to-Asset is 0.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,790 Construction companies, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks better than 93.63% on this metric.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) 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%.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Heath (Samuel) & Sons Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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.
LSE:HSM vs TT, JCI, CARR: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons Equity-to-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.81 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Heath (Samuel) & Sons and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Heath (Samuel) & Sons' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.32 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks #114 out of 1790 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Heath (Samuel) & Sons' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Heath (Samuel) & Sons' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.81 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.81. The Construction industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' value of 0.81 is 80% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks #114 out of 1790 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heath (Samuel) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heath (Samuel) & Sons' Equity-to-Asset compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks #114 out of 1790 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Heath (Samuel) & Sons in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' value of 0.81 is 80% above this benchmark. Historically, Heath (Samuel) & Sons' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.32 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Heath (Samuel) & Sons 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 Construction company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Construction companies is 0.45, based on 1,790 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. Heath (Samuel) & Sons's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.81 is 80% 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons and its competitors. For the 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. Heath (Samuel) & Sons's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.81, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heath (Samuel) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.33, compared to a current price of £2.45 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.81, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 80% above the Construction industry median of 0.45. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.81 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heath (Samuel) & Sons stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.45 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.33.
GuruFocus considers Heath (Samuel) & Sons to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HSM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.81 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: £3.33 vs. price of £2.45 (26.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80% above the Construction median (#114 of 1790)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of hardware and bathroom field products. The company's product collection includes Landmark Industrial, Landmark Pure, Style Moderne, Fairfield, Antique, Xenon, Novis, and Curzon. It has one business segment, which is the manufacture and marketing of products in the builder's hardware and bathroom field. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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