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Woolworths GroupWOLWF 67 Equity-to-Asset is 0.14 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates WOLWF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Woolworths Group ranks worse than 89.1% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Woolworths Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,079 Mil. Woolworths Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $22,849 Mil.
Therefore, Woolworths Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Woolworths Group's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WOLWF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Woolworths Group was 0.45. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.21.
WOLWF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 89.1% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.445
vs WOLWF: 0.14
Woolworths Group (OTCPK:WOLWF) 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%.
Woolworths Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Woolworths Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Woolworths 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths 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.
Woolworths Group Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Woolworths Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths 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.
Woolworths Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Woolworths Group (WOLWF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.14 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Woolworths Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.04 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #278 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Woolworths Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Woolworths Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.14 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.45. The Retail - Defensive industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Woolworths Group's value of 0.14 is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #278 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #278 out of 312 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Woolworths Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Woolworths Group's value of 0.14 is 68.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Woolworths Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.04 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Woolworths 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 - Defensive company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.45, based on 312 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. Woolworths Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.14 is 68.5% 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 Woolworths Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woolworths Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.14, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (WOLWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.76, compared to a current price of $30.16 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.14, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 68.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.45. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.14 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.16 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.76.
GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WOLWF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.14 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: $24.76 vs. price of $30.16 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#278 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOLWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
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