Andean Silver (ASX:ASL) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — 17% Above Median

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What is Andean Silver Financial Strength?

Andean Silver ASX:ASL +3.15% 33 Financial Strength is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASL with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Andean Silver has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

Andean Silver did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, Andean Silver's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


Andean Silver  (ASX:ASL) 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.

Andean Silver has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Andean Silver Financial Strength Related Terms


ASX:ASL vs NEM, AU: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Andean Silver'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.


Andean Silver Financial Strength vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Andean Silver's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Andean Silver's Financial Strength falls into.


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Andean Silver 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:

Andean Silver's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.20 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-10.48 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.03 Mil.

Andean Silver's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Andean Silver did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Andean Silver'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
=(0.243 + 0.025) / 0
=N/A

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.

Andean Silver has a Z-score of 0.00, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy 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 7 mean?
Andean Silver (ASX:ASL) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Andean Silver and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Andean Silver's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Andean Silver's Financial Strength too high?
Andean Silver's current Financial Strength of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Andean Silver has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andean Silver's Financial Strength compare to NEM and AU?
Andean Silver's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Andean Silver's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Andean Silver and its competitors. Andean Silver's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andean Silver stock overvalued right now?
Andean Silver (ASX:ASL) has a current Financial Strength of 7. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Andean Silver's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Andean Silver (ASX:ASL), the current Financial Strength is 7 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.

Andean Silver Business Description

Other Exchanges ADSLF:USASA5:Germany
Address 8 Richardson Street, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, VIC, AUS, 6005
Andean Silver Ltd is a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its own Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold project located in the Aysen region of Southern Chile. The project covers a large area with inferred silver and gold mineral resources. The company conducts exploration and development activities aimed at progressing the Cerro Bayo project toward production. It is organised into two segments: (a) Chile (Gold and Silver), (b) Australia (Lithium and Rare Earth minerals. The company is generating income predominantly through interest income.
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