British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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DHA:BATBC British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Ltd DHA:BATBC
85 GF Score
Price BDT237.90
GF Value BDT316.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Financial Strength?

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co DHA:BATBC +0.17% 85 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates DHA:BATBC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT316.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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

Good Sign:

British American Tobacco Bangladesh 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.

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.83. British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42. As of today, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Altman Z-Score is 3.05.


British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co  (DHA:BATBC) 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.

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


British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Financial Strength Related Terms


DHA:BATBC vs PM, MO, TPB: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco Bangladesh 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.


British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Financial Strength vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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British American Tobacco Bangladesh 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:

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-502 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT5,437 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT3,704 Mil.

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5436.765/-501.809
=10.83

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

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

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(20102.554 + 3703.769) / 57311.504
=0.42

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.

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co has a Z-score of 3.05, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.05 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?
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC) has a Financial Strength of 9 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Financial Strength too high?
British American Tobacco Bangladesh 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 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Financial Strength compare to PM and MO?
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. Historically, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Tobacco 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 British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co and its competitors. British American Tobacco Bangladesh 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 British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT316.04, compared to a current price of BDT237.90 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC), the current Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 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 British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT237.90 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT316.04. GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:BATBC:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: BDT316.04 vs. price of BDT237.90 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs

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


British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Business Description

Address Balibhadra Bazar, Dehora, Dhamsona, Ashulia, Dhaka, BGD, 1349
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of cigarettes in Bangladesh. It manufactures and markets brands including Benson & Hedges, John Player Gold Leaf, John Player Series, Capstan, Lucky Strike, Star, Royals, Derby, Pilot, and Hollywood.
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