Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL-R) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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BKK:SAMTEL-R Samart Telcoms PCL BKK:SAMTEL-R
69 GF Score
Price ฿3.00
GF Value ฿5.18
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Samart Telcoms PCL Financial Strength?

Samart Telcoms PCL BKK:SAMTEL-R 69 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates BKK:SAMTEL-R with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿5.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Samart Telcoms 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.

Samart Telcoms PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.92. Samart Telcoms PCL's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.14. As of today, Samart Telcoms PCL's Altman Z-Score is 2.17.


Samart Telcoms PCL  (BKK:SAMTEL-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.

Samart Telcoms PCL has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Samart Telcoms PCL Financial Strength Related Terms


BKK:SAMTEL-R vs VZ, TMUS, T: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Samart Telcoms 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.


Samart Telcoms PCL Financial Strength vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Samart Telcoms PCL's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Samart Telcoms PCL's Financial Strength falls into.


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Samart Telcoms 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:

Samart Telcoms PCL's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿-4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿17 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿101 Mil.

Samart Telcoms PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*17.469/-4.46
=3.92

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

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

Samart Telcoms 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
=(522.035 + 100.727) / 4494.728
=0.14

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.

Samart Telcoms PCL has a Z-score of 2.17, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Samart Telcoms 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 2.17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL-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 Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Samart Telcoms PCL's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL's Financial Strength too high?
Samart Telcoms PCL's current Financial Strength of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Samart Telcoms PCL has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samart Telcoms PCL's Financial Strength compare to VZ and TMUS?
Samart Telcoms PCL's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Samart Telcoms PCL's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 50% above 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 Samart Telcoms PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL-R) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿5.18, compared to a current price of ฿3.00 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Samart Telcoms PCL's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL-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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿3.00 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿5.18. GuruFocus considers Samart Telcoms PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SAMTEL-R:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: ฿5.18 vs. price of ฿3.00 (42% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Samart Telcoms PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges SAMTEL:Thailand
Address Chaeng Watthana Road, 99/7 Village No. 4, Software Park Building, 29th Floor, Khlong Kluea Subdistrict, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi, THA, 11120
Samart Telcoms PCL is engaged in the operation of a fully-integrated telecommunications, communication network and information technology business, the provision of IT and communication system design and installation services, and communication equipment and computer distribution, repair and maintenance system. Reporting segments of the company are Network Infrastructure Solutions, Enhanced Technology Solutions and Business application. Geographically the company processes its operations in Thailand only.
69GF Score

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