Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:CS2 Casey's General Stores Inc FRA:CS2
70 GF Score
Price €754.80
GF Value €402.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Casey's General Stores Financial Strength?

Casey's General Stores FRA:CS2 -0.94% 70 Financial Strength is 7 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:CS2 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €402.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Casey's General Stores has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

Casey's General Stores's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.82. Casey's General Stores's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.16. As of today, Casey's General Stores's Altman Z-Score is 6.77.


Casey's General Stores  (FRA:CS2) 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.

Casey's General Stores has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Casey's General Stores Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:CS2 vs WSM, ULTA, DKS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Casey's General Stores'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.


Casey's General Stores Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Casey's General Stores's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Casey's General Stores's Financial Strength falls into.


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Casey's General Stores 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:

Casey's General Stores's Interest Expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-19 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was €201 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,385 Mil.

Casey's General Stores's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*200.787/-18.565
=10.82

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

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

Casey's General Stores's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(98.799 + 2385.04) / 15635.484
=0.16

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.

Casey's General Stores has a Z-score of 6.77, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 6.77 is strong.

* 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 7 mean?
Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Apr. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Casey's General Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Casey's General Stores' Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Casey's General Stores' Financial Strength too high?
Casey's General Stores' current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Casey's General Stores has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casey's General Stores' Financial Strength compare to WSM and ULTA?
Casey's General Stores' Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Casey's General Stores' own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Casey's General Stores and its competitors. Casey's General Stores's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Casey's General Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €402.73, compared to a current price of €754.80 — trading 87.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Casey's General Stores' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2), the current Financial Strength is 7 as of Apr. 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 Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €754.80 is trading 87.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €402.73. GuruFocus considers Casey's General Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CS2:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €402.73 vs. price of €754.80 (87.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Casey's General Stores Business Description

Address One Se Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, IA, USA, 50021
Casey's General Stores Inc serves as convenience store chain with its 2,900 locations, positioned in the Midwest United States. About half of Casey's stores are located in rural towns with populations under 5,000. While fueling stations serve as a key traffic driver, about two-thirds of the company's gross profit stems from in-store sales of grocery items, prepared meals, and general merchandise. Casey's owns more than 90% of its stores and operates the majority of its warehousing and distribution processes internally.
70GF Score

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