NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co (ASX:NSC) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2025) — 20% Below Median

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What is NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co Financial Strength?

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co ASX:NSC +1.61% 29 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:NSC with a GF Score™ of 29/100.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co 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 NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's interest coverage with the available data. NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -1.73. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co  (ASX:NSC) 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.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


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NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co 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:

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-1.50 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is

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

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

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(12.748 + 0) / -7.362
=-1.73

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?
NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co (ASX:NSC) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's Financial Strength too high?
NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 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 NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co and its competitors. NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co stock overvalued right now?
NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co (ASX:NSC) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co's overall GF Score™ is 29/100. 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 NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co (ASX:NSC), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co Business Description

Address 25 Martin Place, Level 34, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co Ltd is an investment company. The company invests in a concentrated portfolio of small-cap Australian listed equities that are outside the S&P/ASX100 Accumulation Index. The Company invests mainly in a concentrated portfolio of listed equities with the objective of providing investors with a long-term, concentrated exposure to Australian emerging companies It operates predominantly in Australia and one industry being the securities industry. The company derives revenue from dividend income, interest income and income from the investment portfolio.
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