Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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DHA:BPML Bashundhara Paper Mills PLC DHA:BPML
73 GF Score
Price BDT27.40
GF Value BDT15.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bashundhara Paper Mills Financial Strength?

Bashundhara Paper Mills DHA:BPML +1.11% 73 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates DHA:BPML with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT15.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Bashundhara Paper Mills has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Bashundhara Paper Mills did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Bashundhara Paper Mills's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.65. As of today, Bashundhara Paper Mills's Altman Z-Score is -0.18.


Bashundhara Paper Mills  (DHA:BPML) 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.

Bashundhara Paper Mills has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Bashundhara Paper Mills Financial Strength Related Terms


DHA:BPML vs SLVM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Bashundhara Paper Mills'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.


Bashundhara Paper Mills Financial Strength vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Bashundhara Paper Mills's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bashundhara Paper Mills's Financial Strength falls into.


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Bashundhara Paper Mills 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:

Bashundhara Paper Mills's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-970 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-820 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT21,761 Mil.

Bashundhara Paper Mills's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Bashundhara Paper Mills did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Bashundhara Paper Mills'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
=(8144.896 + 21761.467) / 6425.76
=4.65

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.

Bashundhara Paper Mills has a Z-score of -0.18, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -0.18 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 5 mean?
Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Bashundhara Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Bashundhara Paper Mills' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Bashundhara Paper Mills' Financial Strength too high?
Bashundhara Paper Mills' current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Bashundhara Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bashundhara Paper Mills' Financial Strength compare to SLVM?
Bashundhara Paper Mills' Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Bashundhara Paper Mills' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 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 Forest Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Forest 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 Bashundhara Paper Mills and its competitors. Bashundhara Paper Mills's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bashundhara Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT15.50, compared to a current price of BDT27.40 — trading 76.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Bashundhara Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bashundhara Paper Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT27.40 is trading 76.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT15.50. GuruFocus considers Bashundhara Paper Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:BPML:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: BDT15.50 vs. price of BDT27.40 (76.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Bashundhara Paper Mills Business Description

Address Road No. 12, Tower-1, Plot-844, Block-I, Bashundhara R/A, Baridhara, Dhaka, BGD, 1229
Bashundhara Paper Mills PLC operates as a paper manufacturer in Bangladesh, producing and supplying paper, tissue, and hygiene products within the domestic market. Its operations include the manufacture of paper-based consumer and hygiene products using industrial production processes.
73GF Score

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