BNK Banking (ASX:BBC) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Below Median

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ASX:BBC BNK Banking Corp Ltd ASX:BBC
22 GF Score
Price A$0.24
GF Value A$0.51
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is BNK Banking Financial Strength?

BNK Banking ASX:BBC -4.00% 22 Financial Strength is 2 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:BBC with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

BNK Banking has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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BNK Banking Corp Ltd 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate BNK Banking's interest coverage with the available data. BNK Banking's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.91. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


BNK Banking  (ASX:BBC) 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.

BNK Banking has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


BNK Banking Financial Strength Related Terms

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BNK Banking 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:

BNK Banking's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-21.06 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.

BNK Banking's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

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

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

BNK Banking'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
=(76.943 + 0) / 26.474
=2.91

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 2 mean?
BNK Banking (ASX:BBC) has a Financial Strength of 2 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 BNK Banking and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, BNK Banking's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is BNK Banking's Financial Strength too high?
BNK Banking's current Financial Strength of 2 is 50% below 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 7.00. Overall, BNK Banking has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNK Banking's Financial Strength compare to PNC and USB?
BNK Banking's Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, BNK Banking's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 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 Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks 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 BNK Banking and its competitors. BNK Banking's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 50% below 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 BNK Banking stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNK Banking (ASX:BBC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.51, compared to a current price of A$0.24 — trading 52.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. BNK Banking's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 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 BNK Banking (ASX:BBC), the current Financial Strength is 2 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 BNK Banking (ASX:BBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNK Banking stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.24 is trading 52.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.51. GuruFocus considers BNK Banking to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:BBC:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: A$0.51 vs. price of A$0.24 (52.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 2 warning signs

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


BNK Banking Business Description

Address 191 St George’s Terrace, Level 14, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
BNK Banking Corp Ltd is engaged in the provision of a range of banking products and services to existing and new customers. The company offers a range of loan products, including home loans, personal loans, car loans, and business loans. It also offers a range of savings and investments, including transaction and savings accounts and term deposits. The company offers general and health insurance. It offers deposit accounts, including General Savings Accounts and Business Accounts. It generates maximum revenue from the Banking segment.
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