Westminster Group (LSE:WSG) Equity-to-Asset: 0.46 (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Westminster Group Equity-to-Asset?

Westminster Group LSE:WSG Equity-to-Asset is 0.46 as of Dec. 2024.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Westminster Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was £3.22 Mil. Westminster Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was £7.03 Mil. Therefore, Westminster Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.46.

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

LSE:WSG's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.52
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

Westminster Group  (LSE:WSG) 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%.


Westminster Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Westminster Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westminster 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.

Westminster Group Equity-to-Asset Chart

Westminster Group Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.08 0.17 0.31 0.78 0.84

Westminster Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Dec24
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 0.79 0.79 0.82 0.74 0.46

LSE:WSG vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Westminster 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.


Westminster Group Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Westminster Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Westminster Group 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.

Westminster Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2021 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=7.853/9.322
=0.84

Westminster Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2024 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=3.222/7.033
=0.46

* 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 0.46 mean?
Westminster Group (LSE:WSG) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.46 as of Dec. 2024. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Westminster Group and its competitors.
Is Westminster Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Westminster Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.46. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Westminster Group's value of 0.46 is 11.5% below this industry median.
How does Westminster Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to ALLE and MSA?
Westminster Group's Equity-to-Asset of 0.46 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Westminster Group's value of 0.46 is 11.5% below this benchmark. 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 1,095 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. Westminster Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.46 is 11.5% 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 Westminster 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. Westminster Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westminster Group stock overvalued right now?
Westminster Group (LSE:WSG) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.46. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.46 and 11.5% below the Business Services industry median of 0.52. 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 Westminster Group (LSE:WSG), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.46 as of Dec. 2024. 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.

Westminster Group Business Description

Address Blacklocks Hill, Westminster House, Banbury, Oxfordshire, GBR, OX17 2BS
Westminster Group PLC designs, supplies, and provides ongoing support for technology security solutions. The company's operating segments include managed services and technology segments. The company generates maximum revenue from the managed services segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the Middle East and also has a presence in the United Kingdom and Europe, Africa, and the Rest of the World. The activities of the company include the design, supply, and ongoing support of technology security solutions, encompassing a wide range of surveillance, detection, tracking, and interception technologies and the provision of long-term managed services.