FRACF (Foraco International) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Above Median

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FRACF Foraco International SA FRACF
73 GF Score
Price $1.92
GF Value $1.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Foraco International Financial Strength?

Foraco International FRACF -4.00% 73 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRACF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Foraco International 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.

Foraco International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.80. Foraco International's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.30. As of today, Foraco International's Altman Z-Score is 2.05.


Foraco International  (OTCPK:FRACF) 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.

Foraco International has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Foraco International Financial Strength Related Terms


Foraco International Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Foraco International'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.


Foraco International Financial Strength vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Foraco International's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Foraco International's Financial Strength falls into.


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Foraco International 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:

Foraco International's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $64.2 Mil.

Foraco International'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*7.622/-2.005
=3.80

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

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

Foraco International'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
=(38.81 + 64.161) / 338.06
=0.30

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.

Foraco International has a Z-score of 2.05, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Foraco International is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.05 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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?
Foraco International (FRACF) 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 Foraco International and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Foraco International's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Foraco International's Financial Strength too high?
Foraco International's current Financial Strength of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Foraco International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foraco International's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Foraco International's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Foraco International's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Foraco International and its competitors. Foraco International's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foraco International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International (FRACF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.60, compared to a current price of $1.92 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Foraco International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Foraco International (FRACF), 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.

Is Foraco International (FRACF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.92 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.60. GuruFocus considers Foraco International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRACF:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.60 vs. price of $1.92 (20% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Foraco International Business Description

Other Exchanges 3F3:GermanyFAR:Canada
Address 701 Rue des Fournel, Lunel, FRA, 34400
Foraco International SA is the business of providing mineral and water drilling services and hydraulic drilling. It specializes in drilling in harsh environments and isolated locations including desert and mountainous regions. The principal sources of revenue consist of drilling contracts for companies involved in mining and water exploration. The group has its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America and the Asia Pacific. The company has two operating segments: Mining segment, which derives maximum revenue, encompasses drilling services for mining companies, including exploration, development, and production drilling; and Water segment provides water-related drilling services, such as water well drilling and environmental services.
73GF Score

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