ATHOF (Athabasca Oil) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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ATHOF Athabasca Oil Corp ATHOF
70 GF Score
Price $7.75
GF Value $4.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Athabasca Oil Financial Strength?

Athabasca Oil ATHOF -3.13% 70 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ATHOF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Athabasca Oil has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

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.

Athabasca Oil's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.13. Athabasca Oil's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13. As of today, Athabasca Oil's Altman Z-Score is 5.47.


Athabasca Oil  (OTCPK:ATHOF) 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.

Athabasca Oil has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Athabasca Oil Financial Strength Related Terms


ATHOF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Athabasca Oil'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.


Athabasca Oil Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Athabasca Oil's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Athabasca Oil's Financial Strength falls into.


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Athabasca Oil 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:

Athabasca Oil's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $66 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $153 Mil.

Athabasca Oil's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*66.136/-3.647
=18.13

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

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

Athabasca Oil'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
=(0 + 152.75) / 1155.328
=0.13

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.

Athabasca Oil has a Z-score of 5.47, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.47 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 9 mean?
Athabasca Oil (ATHOF) has a Financial Strength of 9 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 Athabasca Oil and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Athabasca Oil's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Athabasca Oil's Financial Strength too high?
Athabasca Oil's current Financial Strength of 9 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Athabasca Oil has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Athabasca Oil's Financial Strength compare to COP and EOG?
Athabasca Oil's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Athabasca Oil'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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Athabasca Oil and its competitors. Athabasca Oil's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Athabasca Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Athabasca Oil (ATHOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.62, compared to a current price of $7.75 — trading 67.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Athabasca Oil's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Athabasca Oil (ATHOF), the current Financial Strength is 9 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 Athabasca Oil (ATHOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Athabasca Oil stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.75 is trading 67.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.62. GuruFocus considers Athabasca Oil to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATHOF:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.62 vs. price of $7.75 (67.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Athabasca Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges ATI:GermanyATH:Canada
Address 215 - 9 Avenue SW, Suite 1200, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1K3
Athabasca Oil Corp is an exploration and production company developing Thermal Oil and Light Oil resources in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin located in Alberta, Canada. It operates through two segments: Athabasca (Thermal Oil), focused on bitumen production from oil sands in the Athabasca region of Northern Alberta, and Duvernay Energy, focused on the production of light and medium crude oil, tight oil, natural gas, shale gas, and natural gas liquids in the Greater Kaybob area near Fox Creek, Alberta. The majority of its revenue is derived from petroleum, natural gas, and midstream sales through the Athabasca segment.
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