Credit Agricole (CHIX:ACAP) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:ACAP Credit Agricole SA CHIX:ACAP
69 GF Score
Price €19.48
GF Value €15.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Credit Agricole Financial Strength?

Credit Agricole CHIX:ACAP +0.80% 69 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ACAP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Credit Agricole 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.

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Credit Agricole 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Credit Agricole's interest coverage with the available data. Credit Agricole's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.35. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Credit Agricole  (CHIX:ACAp) 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.

Credit Agricole 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.


Credit Agricole Financial Strength Related Terms

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Credit Agricole 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:

Credit Agricole's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €317,400 Mil.

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

GuruFocus does not calculate Credit Agricole's interest coverage with the available data.

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

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

Credit Agricole'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 + 317400) / 27964
=11.35

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 3 mean?
Credit Agricole (CHIX:ACAP) 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 Credit Agricole and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Credit Agricole's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Credit Agricole's Financial Strength too high?
Credit Agricole's current Financial Strength of 3 is near 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, Credit Agricole has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Credit Agricole's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Credit Agricole's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Credit Agricole'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 Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks 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 Credit Agricole and its competitors. Credit Agricole's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near 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 Credit Agricole stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Credit Agricole (CHIX:ACAP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.80, compared to a current price of €19.48 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Credit Agricole's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Credit Agricole (CHIX:ACAP), 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 Credit Agricole (CHIX:ACAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Credit Agricole stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.48 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.80. GuruFocus considers Credit Agricole to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ACAP:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €15.80 vs. price of €19.48 (23.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Credit Agricole Business Description

Address 50 avenue Jean Jaures, Montrouge, Paris, FRA, 92120
Credit Agricole S.A. is majority-owned by a group of 39 mutually owned, regional French banks, and together, they form the Credit Agricole Group, the largest cooperative bank globally. Credit Agricole S.A. houses all of Credit Agricole Group's activities, excluding the core French retail and commercial banking operations and including corporate and investment banking, its insurance operations, its international operations, notably in Italy, LCL, a separately branded French retail bank, and Credit Agricole S.A.'s majority interest in individually listed asset manager Amundi. Credit Agricole S.A. also acts as the central bank for the group.
69GF Score

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