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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. Grafton Group's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,568 Mil. Grafton Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,775 Mil.
Therefore, Grafton Group's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.42.
Grafton Group (OTCPK:GROUF) 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.
Grafton Group Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms
Grafton Group Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grafton Group'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.
GROUF vs FAST, GWW, FERG: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group Liabilities-to-Assets vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.
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.
Grafton Group's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Grafton Group and its competitors.
Is Grafton Group's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Grafton Group's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.42.
How does Grafton Group's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.42 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. Grafton Group's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.42. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.42 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.
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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