Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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FRA:HS3 Hingham Institution for Savings FRA:HS3
59 GF Score
Price €248.00
GF Value €309.55
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hingham Institution forvings Financial Strength?

Hingham Institution forvings FRA:HS3 +0.81% 59 Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:HS3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €309.55. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Hingham Institution forvings has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. 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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Hingham Institution for Savings 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 Hingham Institution forvings's interest coverage with the available data. Hingham Institution forvings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.19. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Hingham Institution forvings  (FRA:HS3) 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.

Hingham Institution forvings has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Hingham Institution forvings Financial Strength Related Terms

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Hingham Institution forvings 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:

Hingham Institution forvings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-25.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,219.8 Mil.

Hingham Institution forvings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

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

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

Hingham Institution forvings's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 1219.835) / 149.004
=8.19

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.

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 2 mean?
Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3) has a Financial Strength of 2 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Hingham Institution forvings and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Hingham Institution forvings' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Hingham Institution forvings' Financial Strength too high?
Hingham Institution forvings' current Financial Strength of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Hingham Institution forvings has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hingham Institution forvings' Financial Strength compare to AMBZ and ACNB?
Hingham Institution forvings' Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Hingham Institution forvings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 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 Hingham Institution forvings and its competitors. Hingham Institution forvings's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hingham Institution forvings stock overvalued right now?
Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3) has a current Financial Strength of 2. The stock's GF Value™ is €309.55, compared to a current price of €248.00 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Hingham Institution forvings' 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 Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3), the current Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 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 Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hingham Institution forvings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €248.00 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €309.55.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HS3:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €309.55 vs. price of €248.00 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hingham Institution forvings Business Description

Other Exchanges HIFS:USA
Address 55 Main Street, Hingham, MA, USA, 02043
Hingham Institution for Savings is a Massachusetts-chartered savings bank headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts. The bank is principally engaged in the business of commercial and residential real estate mortgage lending, funded by a mix of retail and commercial deposits, wholesale deposits and borrowings. Its primary deposit products are savings, checking, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are residential and commercial mortgage loans secured by properties in eastern Massachusetts. The bank also lends to commercial and residential real estate borrowers and services deposits for customers in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (WMA) and in the San Francisco Bay Area.
59GF Score

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