DFKCY (Daifuku Co) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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DFKCY Daifuku Co Ltd DFKCY
82 GF Score
Price $19.74
GF Value $8.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Daifuku Co Financial Strength?

Daifuku Co DFKCY -1.00% 82 Financial Strength is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates DFKCY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Daifuku Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Daifuku Co Ltd 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Daifuku Co's interest coverage with the available data. As of today, Daifuku Co's Altman Z-Score is 6.93.


Daifuku Co  (OTCPK:DFKCY) 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.

Daifuku Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Daifuku Co Financial Strength Related Terms


DFKCY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daifuku Co'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.


Daifuku Co Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daifuku Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daifuku Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Daifuku Co 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:

Daifuku Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $280 Mil.

Daifuku Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Daifuku Co's interest coverage with the available data.

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. Daifuku Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Daifuku Co'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
=(2.476 + 280.121) / 0
=N/A

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.

Daifuku Co has a Z-score of 6.93, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 6.93 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 9 mean?
Daifuku Co (DFKCY) has a Financial Strength of 9 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 Daifuku Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Daifuku Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Daifuku Co's Financial Strength too high?
Daifuku Co's current Financial Strength of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's Financial Strength compare to GEV and ETN?
Daifuku Co's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Daifuku Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Products 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 Daifuku Co and its competitors. Daifuku Co's current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (DFKCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.94, compared to a current price of $19.74 — trading 120.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY), the current Financial Strength is 9 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.74 is trading 120.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.94. GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DFKCY:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.94 vs. price of $19.74 (120.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Daifuku Co Business Description

Address 3-2-11 Mitejima, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 555-0012
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
82GF Score

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