Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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DFM:EMPOWER Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corp PJSC DFM:EMPOWER
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Price د.إ1.59
GF Value د.إ1.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Financial Strength?

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC DFM:EMPOWER +0.63% 80 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates DFM:EMPOWER with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ1.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC 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.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.49. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.52. As of today, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Altman Z-Score is 1.96.


Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC  (DFM:EMPOWER) 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.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


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DFM:EMPOWER vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC'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.


Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Financial Strength falls into.


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Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC 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:

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ-49 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ320 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ5,500 Mil.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*319.821/-49.29
=6.49

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

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

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC'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
=(3.717 + 5500) / 3612.588
=1.52

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.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC has a Z-score of 1.96, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.96 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 4 mean?
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Financial Strength too high?
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC'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 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Financial Strength compare to AWK and WTRG?
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC and its competitors. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC'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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ1.82, compared to a current price of د.إ1.59 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.59 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ1.82. GuruFocus considers Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:EMPOWER:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: د.إ1.82 vs. price of د.إ1.59 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Business Description

Address Block A, Jumeirah Beach Road, 2nd December Street, PO Box 8081, Al Hudaiba Awards Building, 8th Floor, Opposite Etihad Museum, Dubai, ARE
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corp PJSC offers district cooling services, and management, operation, and maintenance of central cooling plants and related distribution networks. The group has two operating and reportable segments: Chilled water and Pre-insulated pipe business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Chilled water segment, which constructs, owns, assembles, installs, operates, and maintains cooling and conditioning systems. In addition, it distributes and sells chilled water for use in district cooling technologies. The Pre-insulated pipe business is involved in manufacturing, assembling, and selling activities relating to the expansion of the group's chilled water business. Geographically, the group generates all of its revenue from the United Arab Emirates.
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