Konica Minolta (FRA:KPI1) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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FRA:KPI1 Konica Minolta Inc FRA:KPI1
62 GF Score
Price €3.42
GF Value €2.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Konica Minolta Financial Strength?

Konica Minolta FRA:KPI1 -4.76% 62 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:KPI1 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Konica Minolta 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:

Konica Minolta Inc 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.

Konica Minolta's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.95. Konica Minolta's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.38. As of today, Konica Minolta's Altman Z-Score is 1.80.


Konica Minolta  (FRA:KPI1) 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.

Konica Minolta 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.


Konica Minolta Financial Strength Related Terms


Konica Minolta Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Konica Minolta'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.


Konica Minolta Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Konica Minolta's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Konica Minolta's Financial Strength falls into.


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Konica Minolta 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:

Konica Minolta's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-18 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €52 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,411 Mil.

Konica Minolta's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*51.939/-17.601
=2.95

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Konica Minolta Inc interest coverage is 4.3, which is low.

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

Konica Minolta'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
=(732.846 + 1410.671) / 5582.952
=0.38

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.

Konica Minolta has a Z-score of 1.80, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.8 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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?
Konica Minolta (FRA:KPI1) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Konica Minolta and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Konica Minolta's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Konica Minolta's Financial Strength too high?
Konica Minolta's current Financial Strength of 3 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Konica Minolta has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Konica Minolta's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Konica Minolta's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Konica Minolta's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Products 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 Konica Minolta and its competitors. Konica Minolta's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Konica Minolta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Konica Minolta (FRA:KPI1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.75, compared to a current price of €3.42 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Konica Minolta's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Konica Minolta (FRA:KPI1), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Konica Minolta (FRA:KPI1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Konica Minolta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.42 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.75. GuruFocus considers Konica Minolta to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KPI1:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €2.75 vs. price of €3.42 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KPI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Konica Minolta Business Description

Address 2-7-2 Marunouchi, JP Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-7015
Konica Minolta Inc is a Japanese equipment and material manufacturer. The company operates through four segments. The Digital Workplace business covers the development, manufacture, and sale of multifunction printers, related consumables, and IT services and solutions. The Image Solutions business includes medical diagnostic imaging systems, network cameras, and video-related equipment, along with related services and solutions. The Industry business encompasses measuring instruments, functional films for displays, industrial inkjet heads, and professional lenses. The Professional Print business involves digital printing systems and consumables for commercial and industrial markets, as well as printing services and solutions. It generates the majority of revenue Digital workplace segment.
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