International Petroleum (CHIX:IPCOS) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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CHIX:IPCOS International Petroleum Corp CHIX:IPCOS
72 GF Score
Price kr214.70
GF Value kr128.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is International Petroleum Financial Strength?

International Petroleum CHIX:IPCOS 72 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IPCOS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of kr128.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

International Petroleum has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

International Petroleum's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.01. International Petroleum's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68. As of today, International Petroleum's Altman Z-Score is 2.46.


International Petroleum  (CHIX:IPCOs) 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.

International Petroleum has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


International Petroleum Financial Strength Related Terms


CHIX:IPCOS vs COP, EOG, FANG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, International Petroleum'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.


International Petroleum Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Petroleum's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Petroleum's Financial Strength falls into.


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International Petroleum 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:

International Petroleum's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-89 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr268 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4,846 Mil.

International Petroleum'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*267.851/-89.072
=3.01

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

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

International Petroleum'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
=(17.582 + 4846.342) / 7143.908
=0.68

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.

International Petroleum has a Z-score of 2.46, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that International Petroleum is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.46 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 4 mean?
International Petroleum (CHIX:IPCOS) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 International Petroleum and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, International Petroleum's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is International Petroleum's Financial Strength too high?
International Petroleum's current Financial Strength of 4 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, International Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Petroleum's Financial Strength compare to COP and EOG?
International Petroleum's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, International Petroleum's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas 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 International Petroleum and its competitors. International Petroleum's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Petroleum (CHIX:IPCOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr128.70, compared to a current price of kr214.70 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. International Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 International Petroleum (CHIX:IPCOS), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 International Petroleum (CHIX:IPCOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr214.70 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr128.70. GuruFocus considers International Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:IPCOS:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: kr128.70 vs. price of kr214.70 (66.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


International Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1055 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 2800, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7X 1L2
International Petroleum Corp is an international oil and gas exploration and production company. It is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas. Geographically, the company holds a portfolio of oil and gas production assets and development projects in Canada, Malaysia, and France. It is based in Canada and derives revenue from the sales of gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids, of which key revenue is derived from the sales of crude oil.
72GF Score

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