CEE (CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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CEE CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. CEE
59 GF Score
Price $20.28
GF Value $26.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Financial Strength?

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, CEE -0.10% 59 Financial Strength is 8 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CEE with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. shows strong financial strength.

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.

GuruFocus does not calculate CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s interest coverage with the available data. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,  (NYSE:CEE) 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.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Financial Strength Related Terms

CEE
59GF Score
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. CEE
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CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 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:

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Interest Expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, had no long-term debt (1).

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

Good Sign:

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. has no debt.

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

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 57.052
=0.00

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.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 8 mean?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Apr. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Financial Strength too high?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Financial Strength compare to BGX and BCV?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.73, compared to a current price of $20.28 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE), the current Financial Strength is 8 as of Apr. 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.28 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.73. GuruFocus considers CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CEE:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $26.73 vs. price of $20.28 (24.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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


CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Business Description

Address 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022-6225
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. It invests in the equity or equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Central and Eastern Europe.
59GF Score

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