ACKDF (Auckland International Airport) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Above Median


ACKDF Auckland International Airport Ltd ACKDF
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What is Auckland International Airport Financial Strength?

Auckland International Airport ACKDF +2.96% 87 Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates ACKDF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Auckland International Airport has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Auckland International Airport's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.15. Auckland International Airport's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.77. As of today, Auckland International Airport's Altman Z-Score is 2.93.


Auckland International Airport  (OTCPK:ACKDF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Auckland International Airport has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Auckland International Airport Financial Strength Related Terms


ACKDF vs JOBY: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Auckland International Airport's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Auckland International Airport Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Auckland International Airport's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Auckland International Airport's Financial Strength falls into.


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Auckland International Airport Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Auckland International Airport's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-24.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $123.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,314.5 Mil.

Auckland International Airport's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*123.264/-23.958
=5.15

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Auckland International Airport's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(220.313 + 1314.468) / 554.63
=2.77

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Auckland International Airport has a Z-score of 2.93, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Auckland International Airport is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.93 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Auckland International Airport (ACKDF) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Auckland International Airport and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Auckland International Airport's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Auckland International Airport's Financial Strength too high?
Auckland International Airport's current Financial Strength of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Auckland International Airport has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auckland International Airport's Financial Strength compare to JOBY?
Auckland International Airport's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Auckland International Airport's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Transportation company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Auckland International Airport and its competitors. Auckland International Airport's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auckland International Airport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auckland International Airport (ACKDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.96, compared to a current price of $5.23 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Auckland International Airport's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Auckland International Airport (ACKDF), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Auckland International Airport (ACKDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auckland International Airport stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.23 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.96. GuruFocus considers Auckland International Airport to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACKDF:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.96 vs. price of $5.23 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Auckland International Airport Business Description

Address 4 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland Airport Business District, Manukau, NTL, NZL, 2022
Auckland Airport is New Zealand's largest airport, handling about 75% of the country's international arrivals and departures. It owns over 1,500 hectares of land, and hosts unregulated ancillary commercial services, including retail and duty-free, car parking, hotels, warehouses, and offices. Substantial development opportunities are set to materially expand capacity over the next decade. The airport also has a 25% stake in the small, but fast-growing Queenstown airport on New Zealand's South Island.
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