Vanquis Banking Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
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 Vanquis Banking Group's interest coverage with the available data.
Vanquis Banking Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.78.
Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.
Vanquis Banking Group (OTCPK:FPLPF) 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.
Vanquis Banking Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
Vanquis Banking Group Financial Strength Related Terms
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:
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. Vanquis Banking Group PLC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
Vanquis Banking Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
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.
Vanquis Banking Group (FPLPF) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Vanquis Banking Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Vanquis Banking Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Vanquis Banking Group's Financial Strength too high?
Vanquis Banking Group's current Financial Strength of 4 is near 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 5.00. Overall, Vanquis Banking Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vanquis Banking Group's Financial Strength compare to PNC and USB?
Vanquis Banking Group's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Vanquis Banking Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Vanquis Banking Group and its competitors. Vanquis Banking Group's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near 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 Vanquis Banking Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanquis Banking Group (FPLPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.46, compared to a current price of $1.56 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Vanquis Banking Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vanquis Banking Group (FPLPF), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Vanquis Banking Group (FPLPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanquis Banking Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.56 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.46.
GuruFocus considers Vanquis Banking Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FPLPF:
Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: $1.46 vs. price of $1.56 (6.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FPLPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vanquis Banking Group PLC is a specialist bank, focused on the mid-cost credit market. Along with its subsidiaries, it offers credit cards and loans as Vanquis, Vehicle Finance as Moneybarn, and through the brand Snoop, the group provides people with a free credit score and personalised insights to help them manage and understand their finances. All of the credit products are delivered online. In addition, it also accepts retail deposits to fund its lending operations. The group's operating segments are Credit Cards, Second Charge, Mortgages, Vehicle Finance, and Corporate Centre. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Credit Cards segment.
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