Arctic Paper (CHIX:ARPS) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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CHIX:ARPS Arctic Paper SA CHIX:ARPS
60 GF Score
Price kr52.50
GF Value kr104.84
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What is Arctic Paper Financial Strength?

Arctic Paper CHIX:ARPS 60 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ARPS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of kr104.84. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Arctic Paper has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Arctic Paper did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Arctic Paper's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.11. As of today, Arctic Paper's Altman Z-Score is 1.64.


Arctic Paper  (CHIX:ARPs) 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.

Arctic Paper has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Arctic Paper Financial Strength Related Terms


CHIX:ARPS vs SLVM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Arctic Paper'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.


Arctic Paper Financial Strength vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Arctic Paper's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arctic Paper's Financial Strength falls into.


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Arctic Paper 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:

Arctic Paper's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-12 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-76 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr397 Mil.

Arctic Paper's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Arctic Paper did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Arctic Paper'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
=(458.578 + 396.501) / 7697.964
=0.11

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.

Arctic Paper has a Z-score of 1.64, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.64 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 5 mean?
Arctic Paper (CHIX:ARPS) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Arctic Paper and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Arctic Paper's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Arctic Paper's Financial Strength too high?
Arctic Paper's current Financial Strength of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Arctic Paper has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arctic Paper's Financial Strength compare to SLVM?
Arctic Paper's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Arctic Paper's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Forest Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Forest Products 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 Arctic Paper and its competitors. Arctic Paper's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arctic Paper stock overvalued right now?
Arctic Paper (CHIX:ARPS) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is kr104.84, compared to a current price of kr52.50 — trading 49.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Arctic Paper's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Arctic Paper (CHIX:ARPS), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Arctic Paper (CHIX:ARPS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctic Paper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr52.50 is trading 49.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr104.84.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ARPS:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: kr104.84 vs. price of kr52.50 (49.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Arctic Paper Business Description

Address UL. Fabryczna 1, Kostrzyn nad Odra, Lubuskie, POL, 66470
Arctic Paper SA produces a volume of bulky book paper and produces high-quality graphic paper in Europe. The group produces numerous types of uncoated and coated wood-free paper as well as wood-containing uncoated paper for printing houses, paper distributors, book and magazine publishing houses, and the advertising industry. The company's segment includes Paper and Pulp. The firm derives maximum revenue from the Paper segment. The majority of revenue is generated from Uncoated segment. Geographically, the firm derives revenue from Germany, France, the UK, Scandinavia, Western Europe (other countries), Poland, Central and Eastern Europe (other than Poland), and Outside Europe.
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