Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median

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ATH:EEE Coca-Cola HBC AG ATH:EEE
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Price €57.10
GF Value €38.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Coca-Cola HBC AG Financial Strength?

Coca-Cola HBC AG ATH:EEE -0.35% 97 Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates ATH:EEE with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Coca-Cola HBC AG 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.

Coca-Cola HBC AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.82. Coca-Cola HBC AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.33. As of today, Coca-Cola HBC AG's Altman Z-Score is 4.10.


Coca-Cola HBC AG  (ATH:EEE) 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.

Coca-Cola HBC AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Coca-Cola HBC AG Financial Strength Related Terms


ATH:EEE vs KO, PEP, MNST: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Coca-Cola HBC AG'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.


Coca-Cola HBC AG Financial Strength vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coca-Cola HBC AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Coca-Cola HBC AG's Financial Strength falls into.


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Coca-Cola HBC AG 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:

Coca-Cola HBC AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-65 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €704 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,107 Mil.

Coca-Cola HBC AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*704.2/-65.1
=10.82

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

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

Coca-Cola HBC AG'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
=(805.6 + 3107.4) / 11968.4
=0.33

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.

Coca-Cola HBC AG has a Z-score of 4.10, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.1 is strong.

* 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?
Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Coca-Cola HBC AG and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Coca-Cola HBC AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Coca-Cola HBC AG's Financial Strength too high?
Coca-Cola HBC AG'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 9.00. Overall, Coca-Cola HBC AG has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coca-Cola HBC AG's Financial Strength compare to KO and PEP?
Coca-Cola HBC AG's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry. Historically, Coca-Cola HBC AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 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 a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Coca-Cola HBC AG and its competitors. Coca-Cola HBC AG'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 Coca-Cola HBC AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.79, compared to a current price of €57.10 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Coca-Cola HBC AG's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 5 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 Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Coca-Cola HBC AG (ATH:EEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola HBC AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €57.10 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.79. GuruFocus considers Coca-Cola HBC AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATH:EEE:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €38.79 vs. price of €57.10 (47.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Coca-Cola HBC AG Business Description

Address Turmstrasse 26, Steinhausen, CHE, CH-6312
Coca-Cola HBC is the third-largest bottling partner in the Coca-Cola system by volume, behind Coca-Cola Femsa and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. In 2025, CCHBC sold 2.9 billion unit cases of beverages. There is a long tail of Coca-Cola distributors, including brewers and independent operators with very small distribution territories.CCHBC is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Kar-Tess, a Luxembourg-based holding company, owns 23% of the equity of CCHBC, and Coca-Cola holds a further 21%. The remaining 56% is free float.
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