PKO Bank Polski (FRA:P9O) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:P9O PKO Bank Polski SA FRA:P9O
73 GF Score
Price €27.55
GF Value €17.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is PKO Bank Polski Financial Strength?

PKO Bank Polski FRA:P9O +0.22% 73 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:P9O with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

PKO Bank Polski 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.

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PKO Bank Polski SA 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 PKO Bank Polski's interest coverage with the available data. PKO Bank Polski's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.33. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


PKO Bank Polski  (FRA:P9O) 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.

PKO Bank Polski 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.


PKO Bank Polski Financial Strength Related Terms

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PKO Bank Polski 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:

PKO Bank Polski's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-395 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,121 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,625 Mil.

PKO Bank Polski'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*1121.012953843/-394.559
=2.84

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

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

PKO Bank Polski'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 + 10625.264036921) / 7992.2459743872
=1.33

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 3 mean?
PKO Bank Polski (FRA:P9O) 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 PKO Bank Polski and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, PKO Bank Polski's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is PKO Bank Polski's Financial Strength too high?
PKO Bank Polski's current Financial Strength of 3 is near 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 6.00. Overall, PKO Bank Polski has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PKO Bank Polski's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
PKO Bank Polski's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, PKO Bank Polski's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 PKO Bank Polski and its competitors. PKO Bank Polski's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near 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 PKO Bank Polski stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKO Bank Polski (FRA:P9O) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.12, compared to a current price of €27.55 — trading 60.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. PKO Bank Polski's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 PKO Bank Polski (FRA:P9O), 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 PKO Bank Polski (FRA:P9O) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKO Bank Polski stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.55 is trading 60.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.12. GuruFocus considers PKO Bank Polski to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:P9O:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €17.12 vs. price of €27.55 (60.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P9O stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PKO Bank Polski Business Description

Address Swietokrzyska 36, Warsaw, POL, 00-116
PKO Bank Polski SA is a universal banking group operating predominantly in Poland. Its various products and service offerings include retail deposits, mortgage loans, consumer finance, corporate deposits, corporate loans, and asset management, among others. The majority of its net revenue is net interest income, overwhelmingly derived from customer loans. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in three main segments: Retail, Corporate and Investment, and Transfer Center and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Retail segment, which offers various services to individuals as part of retail, private, and mortgage banking, and to legal entities as part of corporate banking.
73GF Score

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