Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:HCY Holland Colours FRA:HCY
61 GF Score
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GF Value €93.15
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What is Holland Colours Financial Strength?

Holland Colours FRA:HCY 61 Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCY with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €93.15. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Holland Colours has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Holland Colours 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.

Holland Colours's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.21. Holland Colours's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01. As of today, Holland Colours's Altman Z-Score is 6.07.


Holland Colours  (FRA:HCY) 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.

Holland Colours has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Holland Colours Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:HCY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Holland Colours'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.


Holland Colours Financial Strength vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours's Financial Strength falls into.


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Holland Colours 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:

Holland Colours's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.5 Mil.

Holland Colours's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Holland Colours's interest coverage with the available data.

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. Holland Colours has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Holland Colours'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
=(0.365 + 0.499) / 104.412
=0.01

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.

Holland Colours has a Z-score of 6.07, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 6.07 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 10 mean?
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a Financial Strength of 10 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Holland Colours' Financial Strength has ranged from 9.00 to 10.00.
Is Holland Colours' Financial Strength too high?
Holland Colours' current Financial Strength of 10 is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' Financial Strength compare to LIN and SHW?
Holland Colours' Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Holland Colours' own Financial Strength has ranged from 9.00 to 10.00 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 Chemicals company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Chemicals 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. Holland Colours's current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a current Financial Strength of 10. The stock's GF Value™ is €93.15, compared to a current price of €75.00 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current Financial Strength is 10 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €75.00 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €93.15.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: €93.15 vs. price of €75.00 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Holland Colours Business Description

Address Halvemaanweg 1, P.O. Box 720, Apeldoorn, GE, NLD, 7323 RW
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
61GF Score

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