Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jan. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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ASX:LSX Lion Selection Group Ltd ASX:LSX
40 GF Score
Price A$0.88
GF Value A$9.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lion Selection Group Financial Strength?

Lion Selection Group ASX:LSX +1.15% 40 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jan. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:LSX with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of A$9.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Lion Selection Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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 Lion Selection Group's interest coverage with the available data. Lion Selection Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Lion Selection Group  (ASX:LSX) 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.

Lion Selection Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Lion Selection Group Financial Strength Related Terms

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Lion Selection Group 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:

Lion Selection Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was A$0.00 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$0.00 Mil.

Lion Selection Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

Lion Selection Group had no long-term debt (1).

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. Lion Selection Group Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Lion Selection Group'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
=(0.072 + 0) / 76.17
=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 6 mean?
Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Lion Selection Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Lion Selection Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is Lion Selection Group's Financial Strength too high?
Lion Selection Group's current Financial Strength of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Lion Selection Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion Selection Group's Financial Strength compare to NEM and AU?
Lion Selection Group's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Lion Selection Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Lion Selection Group and its competitors. Lion Selection Group's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 14% below 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 Lion Selection Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$9.28, compared to a current price of A$0.88 — trading 90.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Lion Selection Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.88 is trading 90.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$9.28. GuruFocus considers Lion Selection Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LSX:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: A$9.28 vs. price of A$0.88 (90.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Lion Selection Group Business Description

Address 175 Flinders Street, Level 2, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Lion Selection Group Ltd is a mining investment company. The company invests in junior resource companies, providing venture capital to carefully selected mining and exploration companies with development projects. It invests only in small and medium mining and exploration companies with gold and base metal activities in Australia, Africa, and Asia. Its project includes the Pani Gold Project.
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