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Science GroupLSE:SAG 80 Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 64.89% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Science Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £93.4 Mil. Science Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £150.8 Mil.
Therefore, Science Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.63
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Science Group was 0.63. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.57.
LSE:SAG's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 64.89% of 1091
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs LSE:SAG: 0.62
Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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%.
Science Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Science Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science 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:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science 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.
Science Group Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science 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.
Science 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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Science Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.44 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #383 out of 1091 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Science Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Science Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is near median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 0.63. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Science Group's value of 0.62 is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #383 out of 1091 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #383 out of 1091 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Science Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Science Group's value of 0.62 is 19.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Science Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.44 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Science 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 a Business Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Business Services companies is 0.52, based on 1,091 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. Science Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is 19.2% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.54, compared to a current price of £5.76 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 19.2% above the Business Services industry median of 0.52. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.76 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.54.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.62 (near median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: £4.54 vs. price of £5.76 (26.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% above the Business Services median (#383 of 1091)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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