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Phoenix New Media has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.
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 Phoenix New Media's interest coverage with the available data.
Phoenix New Media's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.04.
As of today, Phoenix New Media's Altman Z-Score is 0.88.
Phoenix New Media (NYSE:FENG) 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.
Phoenix New Media has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.
Phoenix New Media Financial Strength Related Terms
FENG vs NAMI, CHAI, GITS: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Phoenix New Media'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.
Phoenix New Media Financial Strength vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Phoenix New Media's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix New Media's Financial Strength falls into.
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:
GuruFocus does not calculate Phoenix New Media'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. Phoenix New Media Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
Phoenix New Media's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is
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.
Phoenix New Media has a Z-score of 0.88, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 0.88 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.
Phoenix New Media (FENG) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Phoenix New Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Phoenix New Media's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Phoenix New Media's Financial Strength too high?
Phoenix New Media's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Phoenix New Media has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix New Media's Financial Strength compare to NAMI and CHAI?
Phoenix New Media's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, Phoenix New Media's 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Interactive Media 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 Phoenix New Media and its competitors. Phoenix New Media's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phoenix New Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix New Media (FENG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Phoenix New Media's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Phoenix New Media (FENG), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Phoenix New Media (FENG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix New Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41.
GuruFocus considers Phoenix New Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FENG:
Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $1.48 (38.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FENG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Phoenix New Media Ltd is a media company providing premium content on an integrated platform across the internet, mobile and TV channels in China. The company organizes its operations into two main segments: Net advertising services and Paid services. It provides its content and services through three channels: ifeng.com channel, video channel, and mobile channel. The company also offers a wide range of paid services including mobile value-added services, games, and content sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from Net advertising services. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from PRC.
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