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Paragon Banking Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
Warning Sign:
Paragon Banking Group PLC 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.
GuruFocus does not calculate Paragon Banking Group's interest coverage with the available data.
Paragon Banking Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.29.
Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.
Paragon Banking Group (CHIX:PAGl) 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.
Paragon Banking Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
Paragon Banking Group Financial Strength Related Terms
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:
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Paragon Banking Group PLC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
Paragon Banking Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
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.
Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.
* 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.
Paragon Banking Group (CHIX:PAGL) 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 Paragon Banking Group and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Paragon Banking Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Paragon Banking Group's Financial Strength too high?
Paragon Banking Group's current Financial Strength of 4 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Paragon Banking Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Banking Group's Financial Strength compare to RKT and FNMA?
Paragon Banking Group's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Paragon Banking Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 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 Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks 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 Paragon Banking Group and its competitors. Paragon Banking Group's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% above 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 Paragon Banking Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Banking Group (CHIX:PAGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.99, compared to a current price of £7.97 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Paragon Banking Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Paragon Banking Group (CHIX:PAGL), 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 Paragon Banking Group (CHIX:PAGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Banking Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £7.97 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.99.
GuruFocus considers Paragon Banking Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PAGL:
Financial Strength: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: £8.99 vs. price of £7.97 (11.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PAGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon Banking Group PLC, is a specialty finance company that provides diversified banking services to clients. The company operates two core businesses: Mortgage Lending and Commercial Lending. The Mortgage Lending includes the Group's buy-to-let and owner-occupied first and second charge lending and related activities. Commercial Lending, includes the Group's equipment and motor finance leasing activities, together with development finance, structured lending, and other offerings targeted towards SME customers.
79GF Score
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