Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ASX:PIC Perpetual Equity Investment Co Ltd ASX:PIC
53 GF Score
Price A$1.22
GF Value A$1.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Perpetual Equity Investment Co Financial Strength?

Perpetual Equity Investment Co ASX:PIC 53 Financial Strength is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:PIC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Perpetual Equity Investment Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co's interest coverage with the available data. Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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.


Perpetual Equity Investment Co  (ASX:PIC) 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.

Perpetual Equity Investment Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Perpetual Equity Investment Co Financial Strength Related Terms

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Perpetual Equity Investment 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:

Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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.

Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Perpetual Equity Investment Co had no long-term debt (1).

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

Good Sign:

Perpetual Equity Investment Co Ltd has no debt.

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

Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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) / 62.052
=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 7 mean?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Financial Strength too high?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Perpetual Equity Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.47, compared to a current price of A$1.22 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.22 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.47. GuruFocus considers Perpetual Equity Investment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PIC:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: A$1.47 vs. price of A$1.22 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Perpetual Equity Investment Co Business Description

Address 123 Pitt Street, Level 14, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Ltd is an investment company. Its investment objective is to provide investors with an income stream and long-term capital growth in excess of its benchmark (the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index) over a minimum 5-year investment period. The company invests in a concentrated and actively managed portfolio of Australian-listed securities with a mid-cap focus and cash, deposit products, and senior debt, together with opportunistic allocations to globally listed securities.
53GF Score

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