FSI (Flexible Solutions International) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FSI Flexible Solutions International Inc FSI
64 GF Score
Price $5.86
GF Value $4.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Flexible Solutions International Financial Strength?

Flexible Solutions International FSI +1.91% 64 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FSI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Flexible Solutions International has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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.

Flexible Solutions International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Flexible Solutions International's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.33. As of today, Flexible Solutions International's Altman Z-Score is 3.73.


Flexible Solutions International  (AMEX:FSI) 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.

Flexible Solutions International has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Flexible Solutions International Financial Strength Related Terms


FSI vs NTIC, FEAM, KBLB: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Flexible Solutions 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.


Flexible Solutions International Financial Strength vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Flexible Solutions International's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Flexible Solutions 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:

Flexible Solutions International's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.13 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.51 Mil.

Flexible Solutions International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Flexible Solutions International 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.

Flexible Solutions 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
=(2.594 + 7.507) / 30.44
=0.33

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.

Flexible Solutions International has a Z-score of 3.73, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.73 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 6 mean?
Flexible Solutions International (FSI) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Flexible Solutions International and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Flexible Solutions International's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Flexible Solutions International's Financial Strength too high?
Flexible Solutions International's current Financial Strength of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Flexible Solutions International has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flexible Solutions International's Financial Strength compare to NTIC and FEAM?
Flexible Solutions International's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Flexible Solutions International's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 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 Chemicals company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Chemicals 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 Flexible Solutions International and its competitors. Flexible Solutions International's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 25% below 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 Flexible Solutions International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International (FSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.32, compared to a current price of $5.86 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Flexible Solutions International's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.86 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.32. GuruFocus considers Flexible Solutions International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSI:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.32 vs. price of $5.86 (35.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Flexible Solutions International Business Description

Address 6001 54 Avenue, Taber, AB, CAN, T1G 1X4
Flexible Solutions International Inc develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals that slow the evaporation of water. Its business is organized into two segments: Energy and Water Conservation Products and Biodegradable Polymers. It offers a liquid swimming pool blanket under the WATERSAVR brand, which saves energy and water by inhibiting evaporation from the pool surface, and a chemical product called HEATSAV for use in swimming pools and spas to slow water evaporation. The company also manufactures and markets water-soluble chemicals utilizing thermal polyaspartate biopolymers. It generates the majority of its revenues from the export of its products to international markets.
64GF Score

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