Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Below Median

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BKK:RATCH Ratch Group PCL BKK:RATCH
59 GF Score
Price ฿36.75
GF Value ฿27.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ratch Group PCL Financial Strength?

Ratch Group PCL BKK:RATCH -1.34% 59 Financial Strength is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BKK:RATCH with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿27.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Ratch Group PCL has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Ratch Group 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.

Ratch Group PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.01. Ratch Group PCL's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.55. As of today, Ratch Group PCL's Altman Z-Score is 1.08.


Ratch Group PCL  (BKK:RATCH) 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.

Ratch Group PCL has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Ratch Group PCL Financial Strength Related Terms


BKK:RATCH vs NEE, SO, DUK: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Ratch Group 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.


Ratch Group PCL Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ratch Group PCL's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ratch Group PCL's Financial Strength falls into.


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Ratch Group 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:

Ratch Group PCL's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-1,161 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿1,173 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿82,444 Mil.

Ratch Group PCL'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*1173.058/-1161.455
=1.01

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. Ratch Group PCLs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

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

Ratch Group PCL'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
=(27066.169 + 82444.341) / 42870.536
=2.55

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.

Ratch Group PCL has a Z-score of 1.08, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.08 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 2 mean?
Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH) has a Financial Strength of 2 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 Ratch Group PCL and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Ratch Group PCL's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Ratch Group PCL's Financial Strength too high?
Ratch Group PCL's current Financial Strength of 2 is 60% below 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 7.00. Overall, Ratch Group PCL has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ratch Group PCL's Financial Strength compare to NEE and SO?
Ratch Group PCL's Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Ratch Group 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Ratch Group PCL and its competitors. Ratch Group PCL's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 60% below 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 Ratch Group PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿27.15, compared to a current price of ฿36.75 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Ratch Group PCL's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 10 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 Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH), the current Financial Strength is 2 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 Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ratch Group PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿36.75 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿27.15. GuruFocus considers Ratch Group PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:RATCH:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ฿27.15 vs. price of ฿36.75 (35.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Ratch Group PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges RATCH-F:Thailand
Address 72 Ngamwongwan Road, Muang Nonthaburi, Bangkhen, Nonthaburi, THA, 11000
Ratch Group PCL is a Thailand-based holding company. The Company's principal businesses are investing in companies whose objectives are to generate and sell electricity and develop power energy projects and infrastructure projects. The Group has four operating segments: Domestic Electricity Generating, Domestic Renewable Energy, International Power Projects, and Domestic Related Business & Infrastructure. The majority of revenue is from the domestic electricity-generating segment. Geographically, the majority of income is from Thailand. Its investment is mainly focused on fossil fuel power generation projects, renewable projects, and businesses adjacent to electricity generation and energy both in Thailand & internationally.
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