Saunders International (ASX:SND) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 43% Below Median

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ASX:SND Saunders International Ltd ASX:SND
73 GF Score
Price A$0.80
GF Value A$1.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Saunders International Financial Strength?

Saunders International ASX:SND 73 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:SND with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Saunders International 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.

Saunders International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.30. Saunders International's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.05. As of today, Saunders International's Altman Z-Score is 2.57.


Saunders International  (ASX:SND) 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.

Saunders International has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Saunders International Financial Strength Related Terms


ASX:SND vs PWR, FIX, EME: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Saunders International'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.


Saunders International Financial Strength vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Saunders International's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saunders International's Financial Strength falls into.


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Saunders International 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:

Saunders International's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$4.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was A$13.1 Mil.

Saunders International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Saunders International's interest coverage with the available data.

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

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

Saunders International's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(4.158 + 13.117) / 324.142
=0.05

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.

Saunders International has a Z-score of 2.57, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Saunders International is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.57 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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?
Saunders International (ASX:SND) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Saunders International and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Saunders International's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Saunders International's Financial Strength too high?
Saunders International's current Financial Strength of 4 is 43% below 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 10.00. Overall, Saunders International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saunders International's Financial Strength compare to PWR and FIX?
Saunders International's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Saunders International's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Construction company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Construction 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 Saunders International and its competitors. Saunders International's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 43% 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 Saunders International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saunders International (ASX:SND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.07, compared to a current price of A$0.80 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Saunders International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Saunders International (ASX:SND), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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 Saunders International (ASX:SND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saunders International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.80 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.07. GuruFocus considers Saunders International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SND:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: A$1.07 vs. price of A$0.80 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Saunders International Business Description

Address 3 Rider Boulevard, Suite 101, Level 1, Rhodes, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2138
Saunders International Ltd is a multidisciplinary Australian company providing engineering, construction, and industrial asset services. It is involved in delivering liquid storage and transfer, structural, mechanical and piping (SMP), industrial automation and electrical, civil infrastructure, and industrial asset services to organisations across Australia and the Pacific region. These activities are performed across the key markets of Defence and Government, Water, Energy and Resources and Industrials. The group operates in one reporting segment, being the provision of design, construction, fabrication, shutdown, maintenance, and industrial automation services to organisations of steel storage tanks and concrete bridges.
73GF Score

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