Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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BUE:FIPL Fiplasto SA BUE:FIPL
62 GF Score
Price ARS146.00
GF Value ARS208.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Fiplasto Financial Strength?

Fiplasto BUE:FIPL -2.34% 62 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates BUE:FIPL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS208.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review.

Fiplasto 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.

Warning Sign:

Fiplasto 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.

Fiplasto did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Fiplasto's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.76. As of today, Fiplasto's Altman Z-Score is 0.33.


Fiplasto  (BUE:FIPL) 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.

Fiplasto 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.


Fiplasto Financial Strength Related Terms


BUE:FIPL vs SN, SGI, MHK: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Fiplasto'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.


Fiplasto Financial Strength vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fiplasto's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fiplasto 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:

Fiplasto's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-1,504 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-4,309 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS3,360 Mil.

Fiplasto's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Fiplasto 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.

Fiplasto'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
=(33382 + 3360) / 48484
=0.76

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.

Fiplasto has a Z-score of 0.33, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.33 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 3 mean?
Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Fiplasto and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Fiplasto's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Fiplasto's Financial Strength too high?
Fiplasto's current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below 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 8.00. Overall, Fiplasto has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fiplasto's Financial Strength compare to SN and SGI?
Fiplasto's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. Historically, Fiplasto's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Fiplasto and its competitors. Fiplasto's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below 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 Fiplasto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS208.91, compared to a current price of ARS146.00 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Fiplasto's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 13 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 Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiplasto stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS146.00 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS208.91. GuruFocus considers Fiplasto to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BUE:FIPL:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: ARS208.91 vs. price of ARS146.00 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 13 warning signs

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


Fiplasto Business Description

Address Piso 10, Alsina 756, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1087AAL
Fiplasto SA operates in the furniture industry. The principal business activity of the company is the manufacturing and marketing of wood fiber boards. The company serves a wide variety of industries in Argentina and the world that use its hardboard products for applications as diverse as auto parts, packaging, manufacture of furniture and doors, boards, formworks for construction, exhibitors, and posters. The company has two segments, Hardboard and Furniture, where it generates the majority of its revenue from the Hardboard segment.
62GF Score

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