Lowell Resources Fund (ASX:LRT) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Above Median

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ASX:LRT Lowell Resources Fund ASX:LRT
59 GF Score
Price A$2.33
GF Value A$11.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lowell Resources Fund Financial Strength?

Lowell Resources Fund ASX:LRT +0.87% 59 Financial Strength is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:LRT with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$11.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Lowell Resources Fund has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Lowell Resources Fund shows strong financial strength.

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 Lowell Resources Fund's interest coverage with the available data. Lowell Resources Fund's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Lowell Resources Fund  (ASX:LRT) 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.

Lowell Resources Fund has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Lowell Resources Fund Financial Strength Related Terms

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Lowell Resources Fund 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:

Lowell Resources Fund's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.00 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.

Lowell Resources Fund's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Lowell Resources Fund had no long-term debt (1).

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

Good Sign:

Lowell Resources Fund has no debt.

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

Lowell Resources Fund'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 + 0) / 95.016
=0.00

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 8 mean?
Lowell Resources Fund (ASX:LRT) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 Lowell Resources Fund and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Lowell Resources Fund's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Lowell Resources Fund's Financial Strength too high?
Lowell Resources Fund's current Financial Strength of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Lowell Resources Fund has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lowell Resources Fund's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Lowell Resources Fund's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Lowell Resources Fund'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 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 Lowell Resources Fund and its competitors. Lowell Resources Fund's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lowell Resources Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lowell Resources Fund (ASX:LRT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$11.80, compared to a current price of A$2.33 — trading 80.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Lowell Resources Fund's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Lowell Resources Fund (ASX:LRT), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 Lowell Resources Fund (ASX:LRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lowell Resources Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.33 is trading 80.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$11.80. GuruFocus considers Lowell Resources Fund to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LRT:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: A$11.80 vs. price of A$2.33 (80.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Lowell Resources Fund Business Description

Address 8 Chapel Street, Cremorne, Sydney, VIC, AUS, 3121
Lowell Resources Fund is a unit trust that is focused on investing in shares and other financial products issued by resources companies listed on Australian and overseas stock exchanges. It is a specialist Managed Investment Fund that focuses its stock selection on junior resource companies that have achieved exploration success, have established a potentially commercial resource base, and are considered to have a good probability of building on that initial success and moving into production. The fund operates predominantly in Australia and is engaged solely in investment activities, deriving revenue from dividends and distribution income, interest income, and the sale of its investments.
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