Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:VIP Virtus Investment Partners Inc FRA:VIP
67 GF Score
Price €126.00
GF Value €172.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Virtus Investment Partners Financial Strength?

Virtus Investment Partners FRA:VIP +1.61% 67 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:VIP with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €172.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Virtus Investment Partners 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:

Virtus Investment Partners 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.

Virtus Investment Partners's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46. Virtus Investment Partners's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.59. As of today, Virtus Investment Partners's Altman Z-Score is 0.73.


Virtus Investment Partners  (FRA:VIP) 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.

Virtus Investment Partners 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.


Virtus Investment Partners Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:VIP vs EMO, RNP, BBN: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Virtus Investment Partners'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.


Virtus Investment Partners Financial Strength vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Virtus Investment Partners's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Virtus Investment Partners's Financial Strength falls into.


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Virtus Investment Partners 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:

Virtus Investment Partners's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-35.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,462.5 Mil.

Virtus Investment Partners's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*16.2/-35.333
=0.46

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. Virtus Investment Partners Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

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

Virtus Investment Partners's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 2462.478) / 685.348
=3.59

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.

Virtus Investment Partners has a Z-score of 0.73, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.73 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?
Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Virtus Investment Partners and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Virtus Investment Partners' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Virtus Investment Partners' Financial Strength too high?
Virtus Investment Partners' 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 7.00. Overall, Virtus Investment Partners has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Investment Partners' Financial Strength compare to EMO and RNP?
Virtus Investment Partners' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Virtus Investment Partners' 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 Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management 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 Virtus Investment Partners and its competitors. Virtus Investment Partners'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 Virtus Investment Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €172.33, compared to a current price of €126.00 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Virtus Investment Partners' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 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 Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Investment Partners stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €126.00 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €172.33. GuruFocus considers Virtus Investment Partners to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VIP:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €172.33 vs. price of €126.00 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Virtus Investment Partners Business Description

Other Exchanges VRTS:USA
Address One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT, USA, 06103
Virtus Investment Partners Inc provides investment management and related services to institutions and individuals. It uses a multi-manager, multi-style approach, offering investment strategies from investment managers, each having its distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand, as well as from select unaffiliated managers for certain funds. Through its multi-manager model, the group provides investment managers with distribution, business, and operational support. The Company operates in one business segment, namely as an asset manager providing investment management and related services for individual and institutional clients.
67GF Score

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