Acorn Capital Investment Fund (ASX:ACQ) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median

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What is Acorn Capital Investment Fund Financial Strength?

Acorn Capital Investment Fund ASX:ACQ 32 Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:ACQ with a GF Score™ of 32/100.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Acorn Capital Investment Fund's interest coverage with the available data. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Acorn Capital Investment Fund  (ASX:ACQ) 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.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Acorn Capital Investment Fund Financial Strength Related Terms

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Acorn Capital Investment Fund 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:

Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Acorn Capital Investment Fund had no long-term debt (1).

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

Good Sign:

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Ltd has no debt.

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

Acorn Capital Investment Fund'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
=(0 + 0) / 45.734
=0.00

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.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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?
Acorn Capital Investment Fund (ASX:ACQ) 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 Acorn Capital Investment Fund and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Financial Strength too high?
Acorn Capital Investment Fund's current Financial Strength of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Acorn Capital Investment Fund has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Acorn Capital Investment Fund's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management 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 Acorn Capital Investment Fund and its competitors. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Capital Investment Fund stock overvalued right now?
Acorn Capital Investment Fund (ASX:ACQ) has a current Financial Strength of 6. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's overall GF Score™ is 32/100. 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 Acorn Capital Investment Fund (ASX:ACQ), 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.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Business Description

Address C/- Acorn Capital Limited, 2 Russell Street, Level 4, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Acorn Capital Investment Fund Ltd is an Australian listed investment company focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of listed and unlisted emerging Australian companies, also known as microcaps. The fund targets small and emerging companies across various sectors including technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and industrials. Its revenue is generated prominently in the form of dividends, distributions, and capital gains from its investment portfolio. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia, and manages investments across public and private markets.
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