Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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FRA:LMP Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd FRA:LMP
79 GF Score
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What is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Financial Strength?

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing FRA:LMP -2.28% 79 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:LMP with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.30. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.29. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.74. As of today, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Altman Z-Score is 1.81.


Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing  (FRA:LMP) 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.

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Financial Strength Related Terms


Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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.


Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Financial Strength vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Financial Strength falls into.


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Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing 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:

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-10 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €173 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,552 Mil.

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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*173.257/-10.022
=17.29

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

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

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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
=(874.774 + 1552.166) / 3287.396
=0.74

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.

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has a Z-score of 1.81, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.81 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 5 mean?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Financial Strength too high?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 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 a Forest Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Forest 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.30, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.30.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LMP:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.30 vs. price of €0.43 (42.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Business Description

Other Exchanges LMPMY:USA02314:Hong Kong
Address 169 Electric Road, 39th Floor, Lee & Man Commercial Center, North Point, Hong Kong, HKG
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and trading of paper and pulp. Its segments are Packaging Paper, Pulp, and Tissue paper. The majority of the revenue is generated from the packaging paper segment that covers the production of kraft liner board, test liner board, coated duplex board, white top liner board, and strength corrugating medium. Its products include Wood pulp products, Boxboard paper products, Pink Gray Card Products, and Toilet Paper Products. The company generates maximum revenue from PRC, and also has its presence in Malaysia; Vietnam; and Hong Kong, Macau and others.
79GF Score

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