AX (Axos Financial) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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AX Axos Financial Inc AX
84 GF Score
Price $99.53
GF Value $88.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Axos Financial Financial Strength?

Axos Financial AX -1.40% 84 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates AX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Axos Financial 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.

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Axos Financial Inc 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Axos Financial's interest coverage with the available data. Axos Financial's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.82. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Axos Financial  (NYSE:AX) 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.

Axos Financial 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.


Axos Financial Financial Strength Related Terms

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Axos Financial 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:

Axos Financial's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-172 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,073 Mil.

Axos Financial's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

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

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

Axos Financial'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
=(1745 + 1072.517) / 1550.892
=1.82

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 3 mean?
Axos Financial (AX) 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 Axos Financial and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Axos Financial's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Axos Financial's Financial Strength too high?
Axos Financial's 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 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Axos Financial has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axos Financial's Financial Strength compare to OZK and HOMB?
Axos Financial's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Axos Financial's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 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 Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks 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 Axos Financial and its competitors. Axos Financial'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 Axos Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axos Financial (AX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.22, compared to a current price of $99.53 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Axos Financial's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Axos Financial (AX), 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 Axos Financial (AX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axos Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $99.53 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $88.22. GuruFocus considers Axos Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AX:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $88.22 vs. price of $99.53 (12.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Axos Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges BB4:Germany
Address 9205 West Russell Road, Suite 400, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89148
Axos Financial Inc is a bank holding company that operates through its bank subsidiary, BofI Federal Bank, a nationwide bank that provides financing for single and multifamily residential properties, small to medium-size businesses in certain sectors, and selected specialty finance receivables. Its operating segments are banking business segment and securities business segment. The bank distributed its products through a wide range of retail distribution channels, including only banking brands, affinity groups, and sales teams, among others. The majority of the bank's mortgage exposure is titled toward the state of California, particularly its southern region. Net interest income is a majority of the bank's revenue.
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