Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Above Median

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FRA:SMB Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG FRA:SMB
77 GF Score
Price €43.00
GF Value €42.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Financial Strength?

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG FRA:SMB 77 Financial Strength is 9 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG 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.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.13. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01. As of today, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Altman Z-Score is 4.85.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG  (FRA:SMB) 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.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:SMB vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG'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.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Financial Strength falls into.


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Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG 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:

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.5 Mil.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5.131/-0.283
=18.13

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

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

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1.402 + 0.48) / 211.406
=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.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has a Z-score of 4.85, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.85 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 9 mean?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) has a Financial Strength of 9 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Financial Strength too high?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Financial Strength of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Financial Strength compare to KHC and GIS?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.68, compared to a current price of €43.00 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB), the current Financial Strength is 9 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €43.00 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.68. GuruFocus considers Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMB:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €42.68 vs. price of €43.00 (0.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Business Description

Address Bad Schwalbach, Bad Schwalbach, DEU, 65307
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG is engaged in processing and distribution of milk and milk products, the wholesale of dairy products and related foodstuffs. The company acts as a regional brand supplier of fresh and long-life milk, as well as fresh produce such as yogurt, whipped cream, sour cream, natural and fruit quark, cream, and sponge cake under the name SCHWALBCHEN. Specialties such as the coffee beverage Caffreddo and ethnic items such as Ayran are marketed nationwide. The company is engaged in the wholesale consumer trade segment.
77GF Score

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