Bank of Greece (FRA:BGC) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:BGC Bank of Greece FRA:BGC
59 GF Score
Price €14.95
GF Value €23.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Bank of Greece Financial Strength?

Bank of Greece FRA:BGC 59 Financial Strength is 3 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:BGC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Bank of Greece 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.

Warning Sign:

Bank of Greece 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 Bank of Greece's interest coverage with the available data. Bank of Greece's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.57. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Bank of Greece  (FRA:BGC) 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.

Bank of Greece 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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Bank of Greece 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:

Bank of Greece's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-3,491.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,238.5 Mil.

Bank of Greece's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

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. Bank of Greece has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Bank of Greece's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 3238.5) / 907.691
=3.57

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Bank of Greece (FRA:BGC) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Bank of Greece and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Bank of Greece's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Bank of Greece's Financial Strength too high?
Bank of Greece'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 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Bank of Greece has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Greece's Financial Strength compare to USB and PNC?
Bank of Greece's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Bank of Greece's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 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 Bank of Greece and its competitors. Bank of Greece'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 Bank of Greece stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Greece (FRA:BGC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.17, compared to a current price of €14.95 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Bank of Greece's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Bank of Greece (FRA:BGC), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Bank of Greece (FRA:BGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Greece stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.95 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.17. GuruFocus considers Bank of Greece to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BGC:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €23.17 vs. price of €14.95 (35.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Bank of Greece Business Description

Other Exchanges TELL:Greece
Address 21, E. Venizelos Avenue, Athens, GRC, 10250
Bank of Greece operate as a central bank of Greece. It is responsible for implementing the Eurosystem's monetary policy in Greece and safeguarding the stability of the Greek financial system. Its primary objective is to ensure the stability of the general price level.
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