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Auction Technology Group 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.
Auction Technology Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21.
Auction Technology Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.
As of today, Auction Technology Group's Altman Z-Score is 1.21.
Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGl) 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.
Auction Technology Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.
Auction Technology Group Financial Strength Related Terms
CHIX:ATGL vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Auction Technology Group'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.
Auction Technology Group Financial Strength vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Auction Technology Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Auction Technology Group's Financial Strength falls into.
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:
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.
Auction Technology Group has a Z-score of 1.21, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 1.21 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.
Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Auction Technology Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Auction Technology Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Auction Technology Group's Financial Strength too high?
Auction Technology Group's current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's Financial Strength compare to QH and SHOP?
Auction Technology Group's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Auction Technology Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 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 Software company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Software 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 Auction Technology Group and its competitors. Auction Technology Group's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.73, compared to a current price of £4.51 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.51 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.73.
GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ATGL:
Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: £6.73 vs. price of £4.51 (33% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ATGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
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