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Applied DB PCL 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.
Applied DB PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 47.80.
Applied DB PCL's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.15.
As of today, Applied DB PCL's Altman Z-Score is 2.72.
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) 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.
Applied DB PCL has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.
Applied DB PCL Financial Strength Related Terms
BKK:ADB-R vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Applied DB PCL'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.
Applied DB PCL Financial Strength vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Applied DB PCL's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied DB PCL's Financial Strength falls into.
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:
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.
Applied DB PCL has a Z-score of 2.72, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Applied DB PCL 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 2.72 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.
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Applied DB PCL and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Applied DB PCL's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Applied DB PCL's Financial Strength too high?
Applied DB PCL's current Financial Strength of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Applied DB PCL has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied DB PCL's Financial Strength compare to LIN and SHW?
Applied DB PCL's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Applied DB PCL's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 Chemicals company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Chemicals 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 Applied DB PCL and its competitors. Applied DB PCL's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied DB PCL stock overvalued right now?
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) has a current Financial Strength of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.71, compared to a current price of ฿1.35 — trading 90.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Applied DB PCL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.35 is trading 90.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.71.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ADB-R:
Financial Strength: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: ฿0.71 vs. price of ฿1.35 (90.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ADB-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied DB PCL operates in the chemical industry. The company's operating segment includes Plastic compounds, Adhesives, and Sealants. It generates maximum revenue from the Plastic compound segment. Its plastic compound includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-PVC compounds, including soft, rigid, pharmaceutical-grade, and thermoplastic elastomer compounds. The adhesive product category consists of contact adhesive, emulsion latex water-based adhesive, thinner, and primer. Its sealant product comprises acetic silicone sealant, neutral silicone sealant, anti-fungus silicone sealant, acrylic sealant, and construction adhesive. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Thailand.
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