BLTH (American Battery Materials) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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What is American Battery Materials Financial Strength?

American Battery Materials BLTH 30 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates BLTH with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

American Battery Materials has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

American Battery Materials did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, American Battery Materials's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


American Battery Materials  (OTCPK:BLTH) 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.

American Battery Materials has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


American Battery Materials Financial Strength Related Terms


BLTH vs MTWO, ATCX, LTUM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, American Battery Materials'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.


American Battery Materials Financial Strength vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, American Battery Materials's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Battery Materials's Financial Strength falls into.


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American Battery Materials 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:

American Battery Materials's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.25 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.72 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

American Battery Materials's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

American Battery Materials did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

American Battery Materials'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
=(9.628 + 0) / 0
=N/A

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.

American Battery Materials has a Z-score of 0.00, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy 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 4 mean?
American Battery Materials (BLTH) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 American Battery Materials and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, American Battery Materials' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00.
Is American Battery Materials' Financial Strength too high?
American Battery Materials' current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, American Battery Materials has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Battery Materials' Financial Strength compare to MTWO and ATCX?
American Battery Materials' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, American Battery Materials' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Metals & Mining 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 American Battery Materials and its competitors. American Battery Materials's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near 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 American Battery Materials stock overvalued right now?
American Battery Materials (BLTH) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. American Battery Materials' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 3 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 American Battery Materials (BLTH), the current Financial Strength is 4 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.

American Battery Materials Business Description

Address 500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 400, Greenwich, CT, USA, 06830
American Battery Materials Inc is a U.S - based renewable energy company focused on the extraction, refinement, and distribution of technical minerals in an environmentally responsible manner. This company focuses on direct lithium extraction as well as other minerals for refining, processing, and distribution to support the country's urgent critical minerals needs to support long-term energy transition and the electrification of the U.S. domestic economy. The Company operates and manages its business as one operating and reportable segment, which is the business of renewable energy focused on the extraction, refinement, and distribution of technical minerals in an environmentally responsible manner.
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