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Ralph LaurenRL -1.44%84 Equity-to-Asset is 0.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates RL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $265.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks worse than 73.53% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Ralph Lauren's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,841 Mil. Ralph Lauren's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,740 Mil.
Therefore, Ralph Lauren's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ralph Lauren's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
RL'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Ralph Lauren was 0.58. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.37.
Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) 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%.
Ralph Lauren Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Ralph Lauren Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren Equity-to-Asset vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren (RL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ralph Lauren and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Ralph Lauren's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.33 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #786 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Ralph Lauren's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Ralph Lauren's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.37 is near median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.58. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Ralph Lauren's value of 0.37 is 32.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #786 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's Equity-to-Asset compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #786 out of 1069 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Ralph Lauren in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Ralph Lauren's value of 0.37 is 32.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ralph Lauren's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.33 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Ralph Lauren 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.55, based on 1,069 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. Ralph Lauren's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.37 is 32.7% 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ralph Lauren's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $265.89, compared to a current price of $380.34 — trading 43% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 32.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.55. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Ralph Lauren (RL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.37 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 Ralph Lauren (RL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $380.34 is trading 43% above its estimated GF Value™ of $265.89.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.37 (near median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: $265.89 vs. price of $380.34 (43% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#786 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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