Altarea SCA (CHIX:ALTAP) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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CHIX:ALTAP Altarea SCA CHIX:ALTAP
61 GF Score
Price €96.10
GF Value €70.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Altarea SCA Financial Strength?

Altarea SCA CHIX:ALTAP 61 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALTAP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €70.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Altarea SCA 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:

Altarea SCA 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.

Altarea SCA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.60. Altarea SCA's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.60. As of today, Altarea SCA's Altman Z-Score is 0.68.


Altarea SCA  (CHIX:ALTAp) 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.

Altarea SCA 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.


Altarea SCA Financial Strength Related Terms


CHIX:ALTAP vs AVB, EQR, ESS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Altarea SCA'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.


Altarea SCA Financial Strength vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Altarea SCA's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Altarea SCA 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:

Altarea SCA's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-32 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €114 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,067 Mil.

Altarea SCA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*114/-31.7
=3.60

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Altarea SCA interest coverage is 2.78, which is low.

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

Altarea SCA's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(626.8 + 2067.1) / 1683
=1.60

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.

Altarea SCA has a Z-score of 0.68, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.68 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?
Altarea SCA (CHIX:ALTAP) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Altarea SCA and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Altarea SCA's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Altarea SCA's Financial Strength too high?
Altarea SCA'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 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Altarea SCA has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altarea SCA's Financial Strength compare to AVB and EQR?
Altarea SCA's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Altarea SCA's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 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 REITs company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the REITs 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 Altarea SCA and its competitors. Altarea SCA'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 Altarea SCA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altarea SCA (CHIX:ALTAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €70.20, compared to a current price of €96.10 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Altarea SCA's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Altarea SCA (CHIX:ALTAP), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 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 Altarea SCA (CHIX:ALTAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altarea SCA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €96.10 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €70.20. GuruFocus considers Altarea SCA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALTAP:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €70.20 vs. price of €96.10 (36.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Altarea SCA Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 87 rue de Richelieu, Paris, FRA, 75008
Altarea SCA is a real estate investment trust predominantly engaged in the acquisition, development, and management of properties throughout Western and Southern Europe. The company's real estate portfolio is composed of residential, retail, office, and mixed-use spaces. Altarea derives the majority of its revenue from rental income related to the leasing of its real estate assets. Its operating segments are; Retail; Residential; Business property; New businesses; and Others. Maximum rental income is generated from the Retail segment which consists of shopping centers under management or development. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from France and the rest from Italy, Spain, and other regions.
61GF Score

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