Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:ECS0 Eight Capital Partners PLC FRA:ECS0
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Price €0.41
GF Value €0.87
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What is Eight Capital Partners Financial Strength?

Eight Capital Partners FRA:ECS0 32 Financial Strength is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECS0 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Eight Capital Partners has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Eight Capital Partners PLC shows strong financial strength.

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.

Eight Capital Partners has no long-term debt (1). Eight Capital Partners's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00. As of today, Eight Capital Partners's Altman Z-Score is 30.95.

(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.


Eight Capital Partners  (FRA:ECS0) 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.

Eight Capital Partners has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Eight Capital Partners Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:ECS0 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eight Capital Partners'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.


Eight Capital Partners Financial Strength vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eight Capital Partners's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eight Capital Partners's Financial Strength falls into.


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Eight Capital Partners 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:

Eight Capital Partners's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.02 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.00 Mil.

Eight Capital Partners's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Eight Capital Partners had no long-term debt (1).

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

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

Eight Capital Partners'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 + 0) / 0.126
=0.00

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.

Eight Capital Partners has a Z-score of 30.95, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 30.95 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 8 mean?
Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 Eight Capital Partners and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Eight Capital Partners' Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Eight Capital Partners' Financial Strength too high?
Eight Capital Partners' current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Eight Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eight Capital Partners' Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Eight Capital Partners' Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Eight Capital Partners' own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management 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 Eight Capital Partners and its competitors. Eight Capital Partners's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eight Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.87, compared to a current price of €0.41 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Eight Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eight Capital Partners stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.41 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.87. GuruFocus considers Eight Capital Partners to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ECS0:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.87 vs. price of €0.41 (52.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECS0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eight Capital Partners Business Description

Other Exchanges ECP:UK
Address 160 City Road, Kemp House, London, GBR, EC1V 2NX
Eight Capital Partners PLC is engaged in providing equity, debt, and equity-related investment capital, such as convertible loans, to growing companies that are seeking capital for growth and development, consolidation or acquisition, or as pre-IPO financing. It is focused on the opportunities to invest in the technology, media, telecoms, and financial services sectors.
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