HCIL (Hongchang International Co) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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HCIL Hongchang International Co Ltd HCIL
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What is Hongchang International Co Financial Strength?

Hongchang International Co HCIL 27 Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates HCIL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Hongchang International Co 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.

Hongchang International Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.94. Hongchang International Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.50. As of today, Hongchang International Co's Altman Z-Score is 2.08.


Hongchang International Co  (OTCPK:HCIL) 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.

Hongchang International Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Hongchang International Co Financial Strength Related Terms


HCIL vs DIT, TWG, HFFG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Hongchang International Co'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.


Hongchang International Co Financial Strength vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hongchang International Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hongchang International Co 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:

Hongchang International Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.02 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.34 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.87 Mil.

Hongchang International Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.341/-0.018
=18.94

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

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

Hongchang International Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1.125 + 6.867) / 16.072
=0.50

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.

Hongchang International Co has a Z-score of 2.08, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Hongchang International Co 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 2.08 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 6 mean?
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Hongchang International Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Hongchang International Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Hongchang International Co's Financial Strength too high?
Hongchang International Co's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Hongchang International Co has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongchang International Co's Financial Strength compare to DIT and TWG?
Hongchang International Co's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Hongchang International Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Hongchang International Co and its competitors. Hongchang International Co's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongchang International Co stock overvalued right now?
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a current Financial Strength of 6. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Hongchang International Co's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 7 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 Hongchang International Co (HCIL), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Hongchang International Co Business Description

Address Block 20, Hongchang Food Co., Ltd, Yuanhong Investment Zone, Donggao Village, Chengtou Town, Fuqing City, Fujian Province, Fuzhou, CHN, 350300
Hongchang International Co Ltd engages in the businesses of food trade and biotechnology in China.
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