IG Group Holdings (CHIX:IGGL) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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What is IG Group Holdings Financial Strength?

IG Group Holdings CHIX:IGGL -0.94% 90 Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IGGL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

IG Group Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

IG Group Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.74. IG Group Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.42. As of today, IG Group Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 4.21.


IG Group Holdings  (CHIX:IGGl) 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.

IG Group Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


IG Group Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


CHIX:IGGL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, IG Group Holdings'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.


IG Group Holdings Financial Strength vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, IG Group Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IG Group Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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IG Group Holdings 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:

IG Group Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was £-38.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was £237.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £546.0 Mil.

IG Group Holdings'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*237.8/-38.5
=6.18

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

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

IG Group Holdings'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
=(9.4 + 546) / 1321.4
=0.42

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.

IG Group Holdings has a Z-score of 4.21, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.21 is strong.

* 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 7 mean?
IG Group Holdings (CHIX:IGGL) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 IG Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, IG Group Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is IG Group Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
IG Group Holdings' current Financial Strength of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, IG Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IG Group Holdings' Financial Strength compare to MS and GS?
IG Group Holdings' Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, IG Group Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Capital Markets 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 IG Group Holdings and its competitors. IG Group Holdings's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IG Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Group Holdings (CHIX:IGGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.71, compared to a current price of £13.11 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. IG Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 IG Group Holdings (CHIX:IGGL), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 IG Group Holdings (CHIX:IGGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £13.11 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £13.71. GuruFocus considers IG Group Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:IGGL:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: £13.71 vs. price of £13.11 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

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


IG Group Holdings Business Description

Address Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London, GBR, EC4R 2YA
IG Group Holdings PLC provides online trading services to its clients. The majority of the company's revenue stems from its derivative products and contracts for difference (CFDs). The company operates through various segments which are The U.K. segment which derives its revenue from financial spread bets, CFDs, binary options, and execution-only stockbroking. The Australian segment derives its revenue from CFDs and binary options. The European segment derives its revenue from CFDs, binary options, and execution-only stockbroking. The Rest of the World segment derives its revenue from the operation of a regulated futures and options exchange as well as CFDs and binary options. The company generates more than half of its revenue from the U.K., followed by Europe and Australia.
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