Arctic Stream (BSE:AST) Financial Strength: 4 (As of . 20) — 33% Above Median

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What is Arctic Stream Financial Strength?

Arctic Stream BSE:AST 35 Financial Strength is 4 as of . 20, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates BSE:AST with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Arctic Stream has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

Warning Sign:

Arctic Stream SA 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.

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


Arctic Stream  (BSE:AST) 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.

Arctic Stream has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Arctic Stream Financial Strength Related Terms


BSE:AST vs : Financial Strength Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Arctic Stream'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.


Arctic Stream Financial Strength vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Arctic Stream's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arctic Stream's Financial Strength falls into.


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Arctic Stream 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:

Arctic Stream's Interest Expense for the months ended in . 20 was lei0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in . 20 was lei0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was lei0.00 Mil.

Arctic Stream's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is

Arctic Stream had no long-term debt (1).

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

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

Arctic Stream's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in . 20 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=( + ) / 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.

Arctic Stream 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?
Arctic Stream (BSE:AST) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of . 20. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Arctic Stream and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Arctic Stream's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Arctic Stream's Financial Strength too high?
Arctic Stream's current Financial Strength of 4 is 33% above 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 4.00. Overall, Arctic Stream has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arctic Stream's Financial Strength compare to ?
Arctic Stream's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Arctic Stream's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 Software company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Software 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 Arctic Stream and its competitors. Arctic Stream's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% above 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 Arctic Stream stock overvalued right now?
Arctic Stream (BSE:AST) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Arctic Stream's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arctic Stream (BSE:AST), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of . 20. 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.

Arctic Stream Business Description

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Address Emanoil Porumbaru nr.93-95, et.1, Sector 1, Bucharest, ROU, 011665
Arctic Stream SA is engaged in providing information technology services and solutions. Its portfolio includes high-performance products and services in the field of communication technologies and equipment, data center automation, software-defined solutions, and cybersecurity.
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