Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:WI2 Wizz Air Holdings PLC FRA:WI2
75 GF Score
Price €12.54
GF Value €21.18
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What is Wizz Air Holdings Financial Strength?

Wizz Air Holdings FRA:WI2 -1.57% 75 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:WI2 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Wizz Air Holdings 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:

Wizz Air Holdings PLC 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.

Wizz Air Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Wizz Air Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49. As of today, Wizz Air Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 0.68.


Wizz Air Holdings  (FRA:WI2) 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.

Wizz Air Holdings 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.


Wizz Air Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:WI2 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Wizz Air Holdings'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.


Wizz Air Holdings Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wizz Air Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wizz Air Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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Wizz Air Holdings 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:

Wizz Air Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-140 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-91 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,163 Mil.

Wizz Air Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Wizz Air Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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. Wizz Air Holdings PLCs 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.

Wizz Air Holdings'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
=(817 + 6163.2) / 4698.6
=1.49

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.

Wizz Air Holdings has a Z-score of 0.68, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.68 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?
Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2) 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 Wizz Air Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Wizz Air Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Wizz Air Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
Wizz Air Holdings' 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 10.00. Overall, Wizz Air Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wizz Air Holdings' Financial Strength compare to DAL and UAL?
Wizz Air Holdings' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Wizz Air Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 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 Transportation company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Transportation 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 Wizz Air Holdings and its competitors. Wizz Air Holdings'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 Wizz Air Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.18, compared to a current price of €12.54 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Wizz Air Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2), 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 Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wizz Air Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.54 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.18. GuruFocus considers Wizz Air Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WI2:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €21.18 vs. price of €12.54 (40.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wizz Air Holdings Business Description

Address 44 The Esplanade, Saint Helier, JEY, JE4 9WG
Wizz Air is a leading ultra-low-cost airline group operating primarily across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Central and Western Asia. Founded in 2003, the company provides scheduled short- and medium-haul point-to-point services under the Wizz Air brand. As of March 2025, Wizz operated a fleet of 257 aircraft, serving around 185 destinations in over 46 countries. The fleet is primarily composed of Airbus A320neo aircraft, with an ongoing transition toward higher-capacity A321neo planes to support long-term unit cost efficiency.
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