Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.78 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:SDYL Speedy Hire PLC CHIX:SDYL
45 GF Score
Price £0.17
GF Value £0.29
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What is Speedy Hire Liabilities-to-Assets?

Speedy Hire CHIX:SDYL -2.00% 45 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.78 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SDYL with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Speedy Hire's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £447.0 Mil. Speedy Hire's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £575.0 Mil. Therefore, Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.


Speedy Hire  (CHIX:SDYl) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


Speedy Hire Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms


Speedy Hire Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets 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.

Speedy Hire Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Speedy Hire Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Liabilities-to-Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.56 0.61 0.65 0.68 0.78

Speedy Hire Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Liabilities-to-Assets 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 0.65 0.67 0.68 0.73 0.78

CHIX:SDYL vs URI, SUNB, AER: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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.


Speedy Hire Liabilities-to-Assets vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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Speedy Hire Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=447/575
=0.78

Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=447/575
=0.78

* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.78 mean?
Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.78 as of Mar. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Speedy Hire and its competitors.
Is Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Speedy Hire's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.78. Overall, Speedy Hire has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to URI and SUNB?
Speedy Hire's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.78 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Business Services company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Speedy Hire and its competitors. Speedy Hire's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Speedy Hire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.29, compared to a current price of £0.17 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.78. Speedy Hire's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.78 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 Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.17 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.29. GuruFocus considers Speedy Hire to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SDYL:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.78
  • GF Value™: £0.29 vs. price of £0.17 (40.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Speedy Hire Business Description

Other Exchanges SDY:UK5HN:Germany
Address 16 The Parks, Chase House, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, GBR, WA12 0JQ
Speedy Hire PLC is a UK-based company engaged in the provision of equipment for hire and sale and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industry, and related industries. It delivers asset management with tailored services and a continued commitment to relationship management. The company's reporting segments are; Hire, Services, UK and Ireland, and Corporate. It generates revenue from Hire and related activities followed by services provided. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Ireland, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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