Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:AMBEAS Ambea AB CHIX:AMBEAS
81 GF Score
Price kr144.20
GF Value kr111.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ambea AB Financial Strength?

Ambea AB CHIX:AMBEAS 81 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AMBEAS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr111.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Ambea AB 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:

Ambea AB 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.

Ambea AB's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.49. Ambea AB's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79. As of today, Ambea AB's Altman Z-Score is 1.25.


Ambea AB  (CHIX:AMBEAs) 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.

Ambea AB 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.


Ambea AB Financial Strength Related Terms


CHIX:AMBEAS vs HCA, THC, DVA: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ambea AB'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.


Ambea AB Financial Strength vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ambea AB's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ambea AB 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:

Ambea AB's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-143 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr356 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10,997 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*356/-143
=2.49

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. Ambea AB interest coverage is 2.68, which is low.

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

Ambea AB'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
=(2358 + 10997) / 16880
=0.79

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.

Ambea AB has a Z-score of 1.25, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.25 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?
Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) 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 Ambea AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Ambea AB's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Ambea AB's Financial Strength too high?
Ambea AB'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, Ambea AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambea AB's Financial Strength compare to HCA and THC?
Ambea AB's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. Historically, Ambea AB'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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Ambea AB and its competitors. Ambea AB'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 Ambea AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr111.55, compared to a current price of kr144.20 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Ambea AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS), 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 Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambea AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr144.20 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr111.55. GuruFocus considers Ambea AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:AMBEAS:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: kr111.55 vs. price of kr144.20 (29.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Ambea AB Business Description

Address Rontgenvagen 3D, Box 1565, Solna, Stockholm, SWE, 171 29
Ambea AB is a Swedish care-provider group focused on elderly care, disability care, psychosocial support, housing, staffing, and training across the Nordic region. The company's segment includes: i) Nytida: Comprises social care services for children, youth and adults, in Sweden, ii) Vardaga: Comprises nursing homes and home care in Sweden, iii) Stendi: Comprises social care for children, youth and adult in Norway, iv) Validia: Comprises social care for children, v) Altiden: Comprises social care for children, youth and adults as well as elderly care in Denmark, and vi) Klara: Comprises competence and staffing solutions for elderly and social care, and student health services in Sweden. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Vardaga segment.
81GF Score

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