CK Hutchison Holdings (FRA:2CKA) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Above Median

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FRA:2CKA CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd FRA:2CKA
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What is CK Hutchison Holdings Financial Strength?

CK Hutchison Holdings FRA:2CKA +1.36% 80 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CKA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

CK Hutchison Holdings 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.

CK Hutchison Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.92. CK Hutchison Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.16. As of today, CK Hutchison Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 0.78.


CK Hutchison Holdings  (FRA:2CKA) 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.

CK Hutchison Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


CK Hutchison Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:2CKA vs MMM, HON: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, CK Hutchison Holdings'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.


CK Hutchison Holdings Financial Strength vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, CK Hutchison Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CK Hutchison Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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CK Hutchison Holdings 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:

CK Hutchison Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-662 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,930 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €29,876 Mil.

CK Hutchison Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*1930.316/-662.044
=2.92

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

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

CK Hutchison Holdings's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(5228.909 + 29876.379) / 30230.548
=1.16

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.

CK Hutchison Holdings has a Z-score of 0.78, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.78 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?
CK Hutchison Holdings (FRA:2CKA) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 CK Hutchison Holdings and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, CK Hutchison Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is CK Hutchison Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
CK Hutchison Holdings' current Financial Strength of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, CK Hutchison Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CK Hutchison Holdings' Financial Strength compare to MMM and HON?
CK Hutchison Holdings' Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. Historically, CK Hutchison Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Conglomerates 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 CK Hutchison Holdings and its competitors. CK Hutchison Holdings's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above 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 CK Hutchison Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CK Hutchison Holdings (FRA:2CKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.60, compared to a current price of €7.45 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. CK Hutchison Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 10 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 CK Hutchison Holdings (FRA:2CKA), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 CK Hutchison Holdings (FRA:2CKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CK Hutchison Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.45 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.60. GuruFocus considers CK Hutchison Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2CKA:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €4.60 vs. price of €7.45 (62% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2CKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CK Hutchison Holdings Business Description

Address 2 Queen’s Road Central, 48th Floor, Cheung Kong Center, Hong Kong, HKG
CK Hutchison Holdings, or CKH, is a Hong Kong headquartered conglomerate with key businesses in ports, retail, infrastructure, and telecommunications. The company was created in 2015 to house the merged assets of Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa as the group sought to flatten out and simplify its original holding structure. CKH contains most of the businesses previously housed in Hutchison Whampoa, minus the property assets, which were spun off into their own listing, CK Asset Holdings. Telecommunications and infrastructure activities now make up the largest share of EBITDA, at around 51%. The planned sale of most of the ports business is currently being scrutinized by the government.
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