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Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +4.17%56 Equity-to-Asset is 0.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks worse than 71.08% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Macfarlane Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £120.6 Mil. Macfarlane Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £277.8 Mil.
Therefore, Macfarlane Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfarlane Group's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.44 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Macfarlane Group was 0.52. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.44.
LSE:MACF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 71.08% of 408
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs LSE:MACF: 0.43
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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%.
Macfarlane Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Macfarlane Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane 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.
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group Equity-to-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.43 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.33 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #290 out of 408 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Macfarlane Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.43 is near median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.52. The Packaging & Containers industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Macfarlane Group's value of 0.43 is 23.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #290 out of 408 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #290 out of 408 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Macfarlane Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Macfarlane Group's value of 0.43 is 23.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.33 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Macfarlane Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.56, based on 408 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. Macfarlane Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.43 is 23.2% 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.19, compared to a current price of £0.72 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 23.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.56. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.43 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.
Is Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.72 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.19.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.43 (near median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: £1.19 vs. price of £0.72 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#290 of 408)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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