Tesco (TSCDF) Equity-to-Asset: 0.29 (As of Feb. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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TSCDF Tesco PLC TSCDF
82 GF Score
Price $6.50
GF Value $5.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tesco Equity-to-Asset?

Tesco TSCDF +0.53% 82 Equity-to-Asset is 0.29 as of Feb. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Retail - Defensive companies, Tesco ranks worse than 71.97% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Tesco's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $15,575 Mil. Tesco's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $53,633 Mil. Therefore, Tesco's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.29.

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

TSCDF' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.32
Current: 0.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Tesco was 0.32. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.26.

TSCDF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
71.97% of 314 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TSCDF: 0.29

Tesco  (OTCPK:TSCDF) 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%.


Tesco Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Tesco Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tesco'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.

Tesco Equity-to-Asset Chart

Tesco Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.27 0.25 0.30 0.29

Tesco Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.25 0.24 0.30 0.27 0.29

TSCDF vs KR, SFM: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco'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.


Tesco Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tesco's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tesco 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.

Tesco's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Feb. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=15574.728/53633.152
=0.29

Tesco's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Feb. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=15574.728/53633.152
=0.29

* 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 0.29 mean?
Tesco (TSCDF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.29 as of Feb. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Tesco and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Tesco's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #226 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Tesco's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Tesco's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.29 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.32. The Retail - Defensive industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Tesco's value of 0.29 is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesco ranks #226 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's Equity-to-Asset compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #226 out of 314 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Tesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Tesco's value of 0.29 is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Tesco's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Tesco 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 - Defensive company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.44, based on 314 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. Tesco's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.29 is 34.1% 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 Tesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Tesco's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.29, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.51, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.29, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 34.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.44. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.29 as of Feb. 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.50 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.51. GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSCDF:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.29 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: $5.51 vs. price of $6.50 (18% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#226 of 314)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSCDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tesco Business Description

Address Kestrel Way, Tesco House, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden, GBR, AL7 1GA
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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