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Marks & Spencer GroupMAKSF 84 Equity-to-Asset is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates MAKSF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,138 Retail - Cyclical companies, Marks & Spencer Group ranks worse than 72.23% on this metric.
Marks & Spencer Group (OTCPK:MAKSF) 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%.
Marks & Spencer Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Marks & Spencer Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marks & Spencer 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Marks & Spencer 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.
Marks & Spencer Group Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks & Spencer Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks & Spencer 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.
Marks & Spencer Group'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.
Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Marks & Spencer Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.26 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #822 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Marks & Spencer Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Marks & Spencer Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.30 is near median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 0.30 is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #822 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marks & Spencer Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks & Spencer Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #822 out of 1138 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Marks & Spencer Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 0.30 is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Marks & Spencer Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.26 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Marks & Spencer 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.44, based on 1,138 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. Marks & Spencer Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.30 is 31.8% 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 Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marks & Spencer Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks & Spencer Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.02, compared to a current price of $5.50 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 31.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.44. Marks & Spencer Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.30 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 Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.50 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.02.
GuruFocus considers Marks & Spencer Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAKSF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.30 (near median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $6.02 vs. price of $5.50 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#822 of 1138)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAKSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks & Spencer is a British multichannel retailer with stores across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue stems from the firm's UK operations, selling its own-brand food, clothing, and home merchandise predominantly. The food segment includes value products (dairy, poultry, meat, fresh produce), ready-made meals, and healthy items. The clothing and home division sells women's wear, lingerie, men's wear, kids' wear, beauty, and home products. The remaining revenue comes from international sales, where M&S sells through a mix of its own stores, franchises, and online channels.In 2020, the firm entered into a joint venture, purchasing 50% of grocery e-commerce business Ocado Retail. Ocado is the exclusive online distributor of M&S food within the UK.
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