Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:8UX Pepco Group NV FRA:8UX
66 GF Score
Price €9.18
GF Value €4.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pepco Group NV Financial Strength?

Pepco Group NV FRA:8UX +2.18% 66 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:8UX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Pepco Group NV 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.

Pepco Group NV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.11. Pepco Group NV's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19. As of today, Pepco Group NV's Altman Z-Score is 2.84.


Pepco Group NV  (FRA:8UX) 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.

Pepco Group NV has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Pepco Group NV Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:8UX vs WMT, COST, TGT: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.


Pepco Group NV Financial Strength vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV's Financial Strength falls into.


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Pepco Group NV 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:

Pepco Group NV's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-63 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €309 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €602 Mil.

Pepco Group NV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*308.566/-63.123
=4.89

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

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

Pepco Group NV's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(329.669 + 601.964) / 4940.676
=0.19

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.

Pepco Group NV has a Z-score of 2.84, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Pepco Group NV is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.84 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 4 mean?
Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Pepco Group NV's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 5.00.
Is Pepco Group NV's Financial Strength too high?
Pepco Group NV'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 4.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's Financial Strength compare to WMT and COST?
Pepco Group NV's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Pepco Group NV's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. Pepco Group NV'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 Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.99, compared to a current price of €9.18 — trading 83.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 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 Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.18 is trading 83.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.99. GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8UX:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €4.99 vs. price of €9.18 (83.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8UX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pepco Group NV Business Description

Other Exchanges PCO:Poland0A9M:UK
Address 25 Chapel Street, 14th Floor, Capital House, London, GBR, NW1 5DH
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
66GF Score

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