MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is MPC Container Ships ASA Financial Strength?

MPC Container Ships ASA HAM:MP2 +3.28% 70 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates HAM:MP2 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

MPC Container Ships ASA has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

MPC Container Ships ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.82. MPC Container Ships ASA's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.97. As of today, MPC Container Ships ASA's Altman Z-Score is 3.31.


MPC Container Ships ASA  (HAM:MP2) 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.

MPC Container Ships ASA has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


MPC Container Ships ASA Financial Strength Related Terms


MPC Container Ships ASA Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, MPC Container Ships ASA'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.


MPC Container Ships ASA Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MPC Container Ships ASA's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MPC Container Ships ASA's Financial Strength falls into.


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MPC Container Ships ASA 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:

MPC Container Ships ASA's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €39.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €353.6 Mil.

MPC Container Ships ASA'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*39.447/-6.781
=5.82

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

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

MPC Container Ships ASA'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
=(46.834 + 353.572) / 411.5
=0.97

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.

MPC Container Ships ASA has a Z-score of 3.31, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.31 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 7 mean?
MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, MPC Container Ships ASA's Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA's Financial Strength too high?
MPC Container Ships ASA's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, MPC Container Ships ASA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Container Ships ASA's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
MPC Container Ships ASA's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, MPC Container Ships ASA's own Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 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 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 MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. MPC Container Ships ASA's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.19, compared to a current price of €2.17 — trading 82.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. MPC Container Ships ASA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.17 is trading 82.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.19. GuruFocus considers MPC Container Ships ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:MP2:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.19 vs. price of €2.17 (82.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MP2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MPC Container Ships ASA Business Description

Address Ruselokkveien 34, Oslo, NOR, N-0251
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norway based company that engages in the investment in and operation of shipping assets. The group's principal business activity is to invest in and operate maritime assets in the container shipping segment. It owns and operates container shops and feeder vessels that are chartered out to liner shipping companies and regional carriers. The group has one reporting segment, i.e., the container shipping segment.
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