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Rusta AB (publ) 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.
Rusta AB (publ) did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
Rusta AB (publ)'s debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.51.
As of today, Rusta AB (publ)'s Altman Z-Score is 3.08.
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAs) 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.
Rusta AB (publ) has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
Rusta AB (publ) Financial Strength Related Terms
CHIX:RUSTAS vs DDS: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Rusta AB (publ)'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.
Rusta AB (publ) Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rusta AB (publ)'s Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rusta AB (publ)'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.
Rusta AB (publ) has a Z-score of 3.08, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.
Good Sign:
Altman Z-score of 3.08 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.
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Apr. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Rusta AB (publ) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Rusta AB (publ)'s Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Rusta AB (publ)'s Financial Strength too high?
Rusta AB (publ)'s current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Rusta AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rusta AB (publ)'s Financial Strength compare to DDS?
Rusta AB (publ)'s Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Rusta AB (publ)'s own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Rusta AB (publ) and its competitors. Rusta AB (publ)'s current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rusta AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr87.77, compared to a current price of kr78.18 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Rusta AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Apr. 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr78.18 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr87.77.
GuruFocus considers Rusta AB (publ) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RUSTAS:
Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: kr87.77 vs. price of kr78.18 (10.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RUSTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rusta AB (publ) is a dominant company in the Nordic variety hard discount market. The company offers a wide and carefully selected range of home and leisure products, with good quality at low prices. It has a wide multi-geographic presence with a network of stores across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany.
63GF Score
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