CGTL (Creative Global Technology Holdings) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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CGTL Creative Global Technology Holdings Ltd CGTL
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What is Creative Global Technology Holdings Financial Strength?

Creative Global Technology Holdings CGTL -3.50% 21 Financial Strength is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates CGTL with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Creative Global Technology Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Creative Global Technology Holdings Ltd 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 Creative Global Technology Holdings's interest coverage with the available data. Creative Global Technology Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Creative Global Technology Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 15.83.


Creative Global Technology Holdings  (NAS:CGTL) 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.

Creative Global Technology Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Creative Global Technology Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


CGTL vs BQ, LESL, GHST: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Creative Global Technology Holdings'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.


Creative Global Technology Holdings Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Creative Global Technology Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Creative Global Technology Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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Creative Global Technology Holdings 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:

Creative Global Technology Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.46 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.06 Mil.

Creative Global Technology Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Creative Global Technology Holdings's interest coverage with the available data.

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Creative Global Technology Holdings Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Creative Global Technology Holdings'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
=(0.08 + 0.056) / 36.826
=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.

Creative Global Technology Holdings has a Z-score of 15.83, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 15.83 is strong.

* 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?
Creative Global Technology Holdings (CGTL) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 Creative Global Technology Holdings and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Creative Global Technology Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Creative Global Technology Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
Creative Global Technology Holdings' current Financial Strength of 8 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Creative Global Technology Holdings has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Global Technology Holdings' Financial Strength compare to BQ and LESL?
Creative Global Technology Holdings' Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Creative Global Technology Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Creative Global Technology Holdings and its competitors. Creative Global Technology Holdings's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Global Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Creative Global Technology Holdings (CGTL) has a current Financial Strength of 8. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Creative Global Technology Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Creative Global Technology Holdings (CGTL), the current Financial Strength is 8 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.

Creative Global Technology Holdings Business Description

Address 26 Hung To Road, Unit 03, 22nd Floor, Westin Centre, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Creative Global Technology Holdings Ltd conducts its business through its subsidiary, which is a Hong Kong-based company sourcing and reselling recycled consumer electronic devices, currently mostly smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
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