Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIP) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:TFIP Television Francaise 1 SA CHIX:TFIP
71 GF Score
Price €7.03
GF Value €7.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Television Francaise 1 Financial Strength?

Television Francaise 1 CHIX:TFIP 71 Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TFIP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Television Francaise 1 has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Television Francaise 1 SA shows strong financial strength.

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.

Television Francaise 1 did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Television Francaise 1's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.10. As of today, Television Francaise 1's Altman Z-Score is 1.55.


Television Francaise 1  (CHIX:TFIp) 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.

Television Francaise 1 has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Television Francaise 1 Financial Strength Related Terms


CHIX:TFIP vs NXST: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Television Francaise 1'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.


Television Francaise 1 Financial Strength vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Television Francaise 1's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Television Francaise 1's Financial Strength falls into.


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Television Francaise 1 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:

Television Francaise 1's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €66 Mil.

Television Francaise 1's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

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

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

Television Francaise 1'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
=(139.6 + 66.3) / 2086
=0.10

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.

Television Francaise 1 has a Z-score of 1.55, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 8 mean?
Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIP) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 Television Francaise 1 and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Television Francaise 1's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Television Francaise 1's Financial Strength too high?
Television Francaise 1's current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Television Francaise 1 has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Television Francaise 1's Financial Strength compare to NXST?
Television Francaise 1's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Television Francaise 1's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Television Francaise 1 and its competitors. Television Francaise 1's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near 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 Television Francaise 1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.47, compared to a current price of €7.03 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Television Francaise 1's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIP), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Television Francaise 1 stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.03 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.47. GuruFocus considers Television Francaise 1 to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TFIP:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €7.47 vs. price of €7.03 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Television Francaise 1 Business Description

Address 1, quai du Point du Jour, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, FRA, 92656
Television Francaise 1 SA is a television broadcasting company. The firm operates numerous television channels, including TF1, which is the company's flagship channel that broadcasts a variety of television programming. Additionally, the company controls other channels such as LCI, which focuses on news and current events, and Eurosport, the company's sports broadcasting. It is also involved in television and film production, publishing, as well as social media services. The company operates in two segments The Media segment and Studio TF1 segment. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in France.
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