Lighting & Equipment PCL (BKK:L&E-R) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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BKK:L&E-R Lighting & Equipment PCL BKK:L&E-R
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What is Lighting & Equipment PCL Financial Strength?

Lighting & Equipment PCL BKK:L&E-R 60 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates BKK:L&E-R with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.18. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Lighting & Equipment PCL 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.

Warning Sign:

Lighting & Equipment PCL 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.

Lighting & Equipment PCL did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Lighting & Equipment PCL's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.56. As of today, Lighting & Equipment PCL's Altman Z-Score is 1.35.


Lighting & Equipment PCL  (BKK:L&E-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.

Lighting & Equipment PCL 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.


Lighting & Equipment PCL Financial Strength Related Terms


BKK:L&E-R vs VRT, BE: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Lighting & Equipment 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.


Lighting & Equipment PCL Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lighting & Equipment PCL's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lighting & Equipment PCL's Financial Strength falls into.


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Lighting & Equipment PCL 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:

Lighting & Equipment PCL's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿-13 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿-10 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿14 Mil.

Lighting & Equipment PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Lighting & Equipment PCL did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Lighting & Equipment PCL interest coverage is 1.09, which is low.

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

Lighting & Equipment PCL'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
=(1227.097 + 13.666) / 2235.348
=0.56

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.

Lighting & Equipment PCL has a Z-score of 1.35, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.35 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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?
Lighting & Equipment PCL (BKK:L&E-R) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Lighting & Equipment PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Lighting & Equipment PCL's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Lighting & Equipment PCL's Financial Strength too high?
Lighting & Equipment PCL's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Lighting & Equipment PCL has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lighting & Equipment PCL's Financial Strength compare to VRT and BE?
Lighting & Equipment PCL's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Lighting & Equipment PCL's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Products 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 Lighting & Equipment PCL and its competitors. Lighting & Equipment PCL's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lighting & Equipment PCL stock overvalued right now?
Lighting & Equipment PCL (BKK:L&E-R) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.18, compared to a current price of ฿1.03 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Lighting & Equipment PCL's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Lighting & Equipment PCL (BKK:L&E-R), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Lighting & Equipment PCL (BKK:L&E-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lighting & Equipment PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿1.03 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.18.

Key valuation signals for BKK:L&E-R:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: ฿1.18 vs. price of ฿1.03 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Lighting & Equipment PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges L&E:Thailand
Address Sri-Ayudhya Road, 539/2, 16-17 Floor, Gypsum Metropolitan Tower, Rajthevee, Bangkok, THA, 10400
Lighting & Equipment PCL is engaged in trading lighting fixtures, lamps, electrical equipment, and installation service and design of electric and lighting systems. Its other products include cable turning systems, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), light boxes, lighting control equipment, lighting poles, luminaries, optical fiber lighting, and others. These products are sold through two main channels, project and retail. The company operates in a single line of business, namely the lighting business in Thailand.
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