People's Leasing & Financial Services (DHA:PLFSL) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Dec. 2024) — 50% Below Median

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DHA:PLFSL People's Leasing & Financial Services Ltd DHA:PLFSL
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What is People's Leasing & Financial Services Financial Strength?

People's Leasing & Financial Services DHA:PLFSL -4.00% 28 Financial Strength is 3 as of Dec. 2024, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates DHA:PLFSL with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

People's Leasing & Financial Services has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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People's Leasing & Financial Services Ltd displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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 People's Leasing & Financial Services's interest coverage with the available data. People's Leasing & Financial Services's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was -1.12. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


People's Leasing & Financial Services  (DHA:PLFSL) 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.

People's Leasing & Financial Services has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


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People's Leasing & Financial Services 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:

People's Leasing & Financial Services's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2024 was BDT-4,272.59 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2024 was BDT0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was BDT4,686.44 Mil.

People's Leasing & Financial Services's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is

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

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

People's Leasing & Financial Services's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 4686.442) / -4188.579
=-1.12

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.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 3 mean?
People's Leasing & Financial Services (DHA:PLFSL) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Dec. 2024. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on People's Leasing & Financial Services and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, People's Leasing & Financial Services' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is People's Leasing & Financial Services' Financial Strength too high?
People's Leasing & Financial Services' current Financial Strength of 3 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, People's Leasing & Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does People's Leasing & Financial Services' Financial Strength compare to V and MA?
People's Leasing & Financial Services' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. Historically, People's Leasing & Financial Services' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 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 Credit Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Credit Services 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 People's Leasing & Financial Services and its competitors. People's Leasing & Financial Services's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 50% 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 People's Leasing & Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
People's Leasing & Financial Services (DHA:PLFSL) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. People's Leasing & Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 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 People's Leasing & Financial Services (DHA:PLFSL), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Dec. 2024. 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.

People's Leasing & Financial Services Business Description

Address 65/2/1, Box Culvert Road, 12th Floor, Paramount Heights, Purana Paltan, Motijheel, Dhaka, BGD, 1000
People's Leasing & Financial Services Ltd extends lease finance for all types of machinery, equipment, and household durables, including vehicles for industrial, commercial, and personal purposes use in Bangladesh, and allows temporary finance to clients. Its Investment products are divided into the Corporate Division, Consumer Division, and SME Division.
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