FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.38 (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:FGP FirstGroup PLC LSE:FGP
71 GF Score
Price £1.84
GF Value £2.00
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What is FirstGroup Scaled Net Operating Assets?

FirstGroup LSE:FGP -1.29% 71 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:FGP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

FirstGroup's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,669 Mil. FirstGroup's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,377 Mil. FirstGroup's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £3,361 Mil. Therefore, FirstGroup's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.


FirstGroup Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FirstGroup's Scaled Net Operating 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.

FirstGroup Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

FirstGroup Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.52 0.45 0.50 0.35

FirstGroup Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating 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 0.48 0.44 0.53 0.41 0.38

LSE:FGP vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, FirstGroup's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating 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.


FirstGroup Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FirstGroup's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FirstGroup's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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FirstGroup Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

FirstGroup's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )
=(2669-1376.9)/3661
=0.35

where

Operating Assets(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=3101.4 - 432.4
=2669

Operating Liabilities(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2381.9 - 579.3 - 425.7
=1376.9

FirstGroup's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(2669-1376.9)/3360.7
=0.38

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=3101.4 - 432.4
=2669

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2381.9 - 579.3 - 425.7
=1376.9

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.38 mean?
FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on FirstGroup and its competitors.
Is FirstGroup's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
FirstGroup's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.38. Overall, FirstGroup has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstGroup's Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to UNP and CSX?
FirstGroup's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.38 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Transportation company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on FirstGroup and its competitors. FirstGroup's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.00, compared to a current price of £1.84 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.38. FirstGroup's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FirstGroup (LSE:FGP), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.38 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 FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.84 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.00. GuruFocus considers FirstGroup to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FGP:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.38
  • GF Value™: £2.00 vs. price of £1.84 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

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


FirstGroup Business Description

Other Exchanges FGROY:USAFGPl:UKFGR:Germany
Address 37 North Wharf Road, 8th Floor, The Point, Paddington, London, GBR, W2 1AF
FirstGroup PLC is a passenger transportation company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The company organizes itself into segments: Greyhound, First Bus, and First Rail. The Greyhound segment operates intercity coaches in the United States and Canada. First Bus operates buses in the United Kingdom. First Rail operates passenger trains in the United Kingdom. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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