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First Horizon 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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First Horizon Corp 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 First Horizon's interest coverage with the available data.
First Horizon's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.63.
Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.
First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) 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.
First Horizon 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.
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:
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.
First Horizon (FHN) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 First Horizon and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, First Horizon's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is First Horizon's Financial Strength too high?
First Horizon's current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below 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 6.00. Overall, First Horizon has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Horizon's Financial Strength compare to WBS and BPOP?
First Horizon's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, First Horizon's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks 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 First Horizon and its competitors. First Horizon's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below 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 First Horizon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Horizon (FHN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.26, compared to a current price of $24.53 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. First Horizon's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 First Horizon (FHN), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 First Horizon (FHN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Horizon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.53 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.26.
GuruFocus considers First Horizon to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FHN:
Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: $24.26 vs. price of $24.53 (1.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FHN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Horizon Corp is the parent company of First Tennessee Bank, a prominent regional bank with about 200 branches around Tennessee. The company's reportable segments are: Commercial, Consumer & Wealth, Wholesale, and Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from Commercial, Consumer & Wealth. The Commercial, Consumer & Wealth segment offers financial products and services, including traditional lending and deposit taking, to commercial and consumer clients in the southern USA and other selected markets. The Wholesale segment delivers industry-specific products and services, while the Corporate segment provides internal support functions like finance, risk, and audit.
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