Computershare (ASX:CPU) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Above Median

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What is Computershare Financial Strength?

Computershare ASX:CPU +0.56% 87 Financial Strength is 5 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:CPU with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$30.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Computershare has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Computershare's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.15. Computershare's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.52. As of today, Computershare's Altman Z-Score is 4.79.


Computershare  (ASX:CPU) 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.

Computershare has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Computershare Financial Strength Related Terms


ASX:CPU vs MS, GS, SCHW: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Computershare'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.


Computershare Financial Strength vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Computershare's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Computershare 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:

Computershare's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-69 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$631 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2,446 Mil.

Computershare'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*630.896/-68.929
=9.15

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

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

Computershare'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
=(39.431 + 2446.077) / 4753.994
=0.52

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.

Computershare has a Z-score of 4.79, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.79 is strong.

* 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 5 mean?
Computershare (ASX:CPU) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Computershare and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Computershare's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Computershare's Financial Strength too high?
Computershare's current Financial Strength of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Computershare has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computershare's Financial Strength compare to MS and GS?
Computershare's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Computershare's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Capital Markets 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 Computershare and its competitors. Computershare's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above 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 Computershare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare (ASX:CPU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$30.58, compared to a current price of A$39.74 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Computershare's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$39.74 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$30.58. GuruFocus considers Computershare to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CPU:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: A$30.58 vs. price of A$39.74 (30% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Computershare Business Description

Other Exchanges CMSQY:USACMSQF:USA
Address 452 Johnston Street, Yarra Falls, Abbotsford, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3067
Founded in Australia in 1978, Computershare has grown via acquisitions to become the world's leading provider of issuer services. Employee share plans and communications services are commonly sold together with issuer services to corporations. The company also has a business services offering and a corporate trust business, alongside a small mortgage administration business that's due to be divested. Over the medium term, around half of group EBITDA is expected to be generated from interest income on client cash balances, or margin income, which is exposed to interest-rate movements.
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