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Pernod Ricard 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.
Pernod Ricard's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.66.
Pernod Ricard's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.29.
As of today, Pernod Ricard's Altman Z-Score is 1.63.
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.
Pernod Ricard has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
Pernod Ricard Financial Strength Related Terms
CHIX:RIP vs BF.B: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard Financial Strength vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pernod Ricard's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard has a Z-score of 1.63, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 1.63 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.
Pernod Ricard (CHIX:RIP) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Pernod Ricard and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Pernod Ricard's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Pernod Ricard's Financial Strength too high?
Pernod Ricard's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below 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, Pernod Ricard has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pernod Ricard's Financial Strength compare to BF.B?
Pernod Ricard's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. Historically, Pernod Ricard'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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Pernod Ricard and its competitors. Pernod Ricard's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below 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 Pernod Ricard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard (CHIX:RIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.86, compared to a current price of €67.56 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Pernod Ricard's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Pernod Ricard (CHIX:RIP), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pernod Ricard (CHIX:RIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €67.56 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €104.86.
GuruFocus considers Pernod Ricard to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RIP:
Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: €104.86 vs. price of €67.56 (35.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pernod Ricard was formed in 1975 through the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932. Through acquisitions, the firm has grown to become the world's second-largest distiller by volume, behind Diageo. Pernod Ricard possesses the most comprehensive spirits portfolio globally, distributing over 240 brands across 160 countries. Flagship spirits brands include Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Malibu rum, and Martell cognac. The firm has also shed noncore assets over the years, including several wine brands in 2025.
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