Achieve Life Sciences (FRA:SP4P) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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What is Achieve Life Sciences Financial Strength?

Achieve Life Sciences FRA:SP4P +1.63% 32 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:SP4P with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Achieve Life Sciences 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.

Achieve Life Sciences did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, Achieve Life Sciences's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


Achieve Life Sciences  (FRA:SP4P) 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.

Achieve Life Sciences has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Achieve Life Sciences Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:SP4P vs CLYM, FDMT, RIGL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Achieve Life Sciences'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.


Achieve Life Sciences Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Achieve Life Sciences's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Achieve Life Sciences's Financial Strength falls into.


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Achieve Life Sciences 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:

Achieve Life Sciences's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.24 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-15.82 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.52 Mil.

Achieve Life Sciences's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Achieve Life Sciences did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Achieve Life Sciences'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
=(6.5197236071023 + 6.5232222513776) / 0
=N/A

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.

Achieve Life Sciences has a Z-score of 0.00, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy 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 5 mean?
Achieve Life Sciences (FRA:SP4P) 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 Achieve Life Sciences and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Achieve Life Sciences' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is Achieve Life Sciences' Financial Strength too high?
Achieve Life Sciences' 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 8.00. Overall, Achieve Life Sciences has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Achieve Life Sciences' Financial Strength compare to CLYM and FDMT?
Achieve Life Sciences' Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Achieve Life Sciences' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Biotechnology 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 Achieve Life Sciences and its competitors. Achieve Life Sciences'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 Achieve Life Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Achieve Life Sciences (FRA:SP4P) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Achieve Life Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 Achieve Life Sciences (FRA:SP4P), 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.

Achieve Life Sciences Business Description

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Address 22722 29th Drive SE, Suite 100, Bothell, WA, USA, 98021
Achieve Life Sciences Inc is a late-stage clinical specialty pharmaceutical company with the sole mission to address the nicotine dependence epidemic through the development and commercialization of cytisinicline. Cytisinicline, is a naturally occurring alkaloid. Additionally, The company has completed a Phase 2 study with cytisinicline in vaping cessation and conducted a successful end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA for a future vaping indication. It operates in one operating segment, development and commercialization of cytisinicline for nicotine dependence, with operations located in Canada, the United States and the U.K.
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