ALSSF (AlseaB de CV) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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ALSSF Alsea SAB de CV ALSSF
72 GF Score
Price $2.41
GF Value $3.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AlseaB de CV Financial Strength?

AlseaB de CV ALSSF 72 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ALSSF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

AlseaB de CV has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

Warning Sign:

Alsea SAB de CV displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

AlseaB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52. AlseaB de CV's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64. As of today, AlseaB de CV's Altman Z-Score is 1.58.


AlseaB de CV  (OTCPK:ALSSF) 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.

AlseaB de CV has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


AlseaB de CV Financial Strength Related Terms


ALSSF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, AlseaB de CV'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.


AlseaB de CV Financial Strength vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AlseaB de CV's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AlseaB de CV's Financial Strength falls into.


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AlseaB de CV 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:

AlseaB de CV's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-60 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $91 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,448 Mil.

AlseaB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*90.811/-59.632
=1.52

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Alsea SAB de CV interest coverage is 2.16, which is low.

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

AlseaB de CV's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(414.303 + 2447.848) / 4459.148
=0.64

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.

AlseaB de CV has a Z-score of 1.58, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.58 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 4 mean?
AlseaB de CV (ALSSF) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on AlseaB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, AlseaB de CV's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is AlseaB de CV's Financial Strength too high?
AlseaB de CV's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, AlseaB de CV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AlseaB de CV's Financial Strength compare to MCD and SBUX?
AlseaB de CV's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, AlseaB de CV's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Restaurants company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Restaurants 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 AlseaB de CV and its competitors. AlseaB de CV's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AlseaB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlseaB de CV (ALSSF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.45, compared to a current price of $2.41 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. AlseaB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 AlseaB de CV (ALSSF), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 AlseaB de CV (ALSSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlseaB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.41 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45. GuruFocus considers AlseaB de CV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ALSSF:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $2.41 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

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


AlseaB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges ALSEA:Mexico4FU:Germany
Address Avenida Revolucion N 1267, Corporate Tower, 21st and 22nd Floor, Colonia Los Alpes, Mexico, DF, MEX, 01040
Alsea SAB de CV operates and franchises thousands of restaurants in Mexico, South America, and Spain. The majority of its restaurants are international brands that the company operates under license or as a franchisee. Its brands are Starbucks, Burger King, and Domino's Pizza, which collectively provide nearly 60% of the company's total revenue and total number of stores. The company's proprietary brands include Vips, El Porton, and Foster's Hollywood. Alsea generates more than half of its revenue in Mexico, while the remaining revenue is split roughly evenly between South America and Spain.
72GF Score

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