Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Jan. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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ASX:GOW Gowing Bros Ltd ASX:GOW
41 GF Score
Price A$2.07
GF Value A$2.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gowing Bros Financial Strength?

Gowing Bros ASX:GOW 41 Financial Strength is 2 as of Jan. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:GOW with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Gowing Bros 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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Gowing Bros 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 Gowing Bros's interest coverage with the available data. Gowing Bros's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.90. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Gowing Bros  (ASX:GOW) 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.

Gowing Bros 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.


Gowing Bros Financial Strength Related Terms

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Gowing Bros 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:

Gowing Bros's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was A$-2.71 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was A$0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$102.38 Mil.

Gowing Bros's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

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

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

Gowing Bros's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1.095 + 102.384) / 54.368
=1.90

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?
Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) has a Financial Strength of 2 as of Jan. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Gowing Bros and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Gowing Bros' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Gowing Bros' Financial Strength too high?
Gowing Bros' current Financial Strength of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Gowing Bros has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gowing Bros' Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Gowing Bros' Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Gowing Bros' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 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 Gowing Bros and its competitors. Gowing Bros's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gowing Bros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.12, compared to a current price of A$2.07 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Gowing Bros' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW), the current Financial Strength is 2 as of Jan. 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 Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.07 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.12. GuruFocus considers Gowing Bros to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:GOW:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: A$2.12 vs. price of A$2.07 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Gowing Bros Business Description

Address 35-61 Harbour Drive, Suite 303, Coffs Harbour, NSW, AUS, 2450
Gowing Bros Ltd operates as an investment and wealth management company in Australia. Its operating segments include Cash & fixed interest, Equities, Private equities, Investment properties, Development properties, Surf Hardware International business, and others. The company generates majority of its revenue from sale of goods (Surf Hardware International). Its geographical segments include Australia, the United States, Japan, and Europe.
41GF Score

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