Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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ASX:SHV Select Harvests Ltd ASX:SHV
79 GF Score
Price A$4.43
GF Value A$5.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Select Harvests Financial Strength?

Select Harvests ASX:SHV +2.78% 79 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:SHV with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Select Harvests has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Select Harvests Ltd displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

Select Harvests did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Select Harvests's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.26. As of today, Select Harvests's Altman Z-Score is 1.68.


Select Harvests  (ASX:SHV) 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.

Select Harvests has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Select Harvests Financial Strength Related Terms


ASX:SHV vs KHC, GIS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Select Harvests's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Select Harvests Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Select Harvests's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Select Harvests's Financial Strength falls into.


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Select Harvests 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:

Select Harvests's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-3.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-21.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$351.6 Mil.

Select Harvests's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Select Harvests did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Select Harvests Ltd interest coverage is 3.78, which is low.

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

Select Harvests's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(32.721 + 351.593) / 117.984
=3.26

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.

Select Harvests has a Z-score of 1.68, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.68 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 3 mean?
Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Select Harvests and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Select Harvests' Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Select Harvests' Financial Strength too high?
Select Harvests' current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Select Harvests has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Select Harvests' Financial Strength compare to KHC and GIS?
Select Harvests' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Select Harvests' own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Select Harvests and its competitors. Select Harvests's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below 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 Select Harvests stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.16, compared to a current price of A$4.43 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Select Harvests' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Select Harvests (ASX:SHV), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 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 Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Select Harvests stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.43 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.16. GuruFocus considers Select Harvests to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SHV:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: A$5.16 vs. price of A$4.43 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Select Harvests Business Description

Other Exchanges SHVTF:USAH0I:Germany
Address 570-588 Swan Street, Level 3, Building 7, Botanicca Corporate Park, Richmond, VIC, AUS, VIC 3121
Select Harvests Ltd engages in the processing, packaging, marketing, and distribution of edible nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and a range of natural health foods in Australia. The company operates the Food Division and Almond Division. The Food division accounts for the majority of revenue processes, markets, and distributes edible nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and a range of natural health foods. The Almond Division grows, processes, and sells almonds to the food industry from company-owned almond orchards, and provides a range of management services to external owners of almond orchards, including orchard development, tree supply, farm management, land and irrigation infrastructure rental, and the sale of almonds on behalf of external investors.
79GF Score

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