Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ASX:KSL Kina Securities Ltd ASX:KSL
66 GF Score
Price A$1.23
GF Value A$1.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kina Securities Financial Strength?

Kina Securities ASX:KSL 66 Financial Strength is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:KSL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.17 (Fairly Valued).

Kina Securities has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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 Kina Securities's interest coverage with the available data. Kina Securities's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.07. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Kina Securities  (ASX:KSL) 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.

Kina Securities has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Kina Securities Financial Strength Related Terms

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Kina Securities 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:

Kina Securities's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-14.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$14.0 Mil.

Kina Securities's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Kina Securities Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Kina Securities'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 + 14.012) / 190.368
=0.07

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 4 mean?
Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Kina Securities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Kina Securities' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Kina Securities' Financial Strength too high?
Kina Securities' current Financial Strength of 4 is near 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 7.00. Overall, Kina Securities has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kina Securities' Financial Strength compare to FRHC and VOYA?
Kina Securities' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. Historically, Kina Securities' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 Kina Securities and its competitors. Kina Securities's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near 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 Kina Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.17, compared to a current price of A$1.23 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Kina Securities' overall GF Score™ is 66/100. 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 Kina Securities (ASX:KSL), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kina Securities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.23 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.17. GuruFocus considers Kina Securities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KSL:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: A$1.17 vs. price of A$1.23 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100

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


Kina Securities Business Description

Address Douglas Street, PO Box 1141, 9th Level, Kina Bank Haus, Port Moresby, PNG, NCD 121
Kina Securities Ltd provides diversified financial products and services. The company offers banking services, personal and commercial loans, money market operations, provision of share brokerage, fund administration, investment management services asset financing, and corporate advice. The Group's reportable segments include Banking & Finance and Wealth Management. The Banking & Finance segment includes the operations of the Bank while the Wealth Management segment includes fund management and fund administration business. It derives the majority of its revenues from the banking segment.
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