Samchai Steel Industries 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.
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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.26.
As of today, Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Altman Z-Score is 1.42.
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.
Samchai Steel Industries 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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL Financial Strength Related Terms
BKK:SAM-R vs NUE, STLD, RS: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Samchai Steel Industries 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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL Financial Strength vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samchai Steel Industries 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:
Samchai Steel Industries 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. Samchai Steel Industries PCLs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL has a Z-score of 1.42, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 1.42 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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL (BKK:SAM-R) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Sep. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Samchai Steel Industries PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Financial Strength too high?
Samchai Steel Industries 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 1.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Samchai Steel Industries PCL has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Financial Strength compare to NUE and STLD?
Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Samchai Steel Industries PCL's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 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 Steel company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Steel 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 Samchai Steel Industries PCL and its competitors. Samchai Steel Industries 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 Samchai Steel Industries PCL stock overvalued right now?
Samchai Steel Industries PCL (BKK:SAM-R) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.78, compared to a current price of ฿0.17 — trading 78.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Samchai Steel Industries PCL's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 Samchai Steel Industries PCL (BKK:SAM-R), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Samchai Steel Industries PCL (BKK:SAM-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchai Steel Industries PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.17 is trading 78.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.78.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SAM-R:
Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: ฿0.78 vs. price of ฿0.17 (78.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SAM-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL is a Thailand-based manufacturer of steel pipes and tubes. The company's products include black steel pipes, galvanized steel pipes, structural steel pipes, furniture pipes, and hot-rolled steel plates and sheets. Its products are mainly used in the construction and furniture industries. Geographically, it operates in both domestic and overseas markets. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the domestic market.
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