HESAF (Hermes International) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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HESAF Hermes International SA HESAF
91 GF Score
Price $1,892.25
GF Value $2,742.87
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Hermes International Financial Strength?

Hermes International HESAF +0.63% 91 Financial Strength is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates HESAF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,742.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Hermes International has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Hermes International SA shows strong financial strength.

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.

Hermes International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 118.93. Hermes International's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.14. As of today, Hermes International's Altman Z-Score is 21.25.


Hermes International  (OTCPK:HESAF) 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.

Hermes International has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Hermes International Financial Strength Related Terms


HESAF vs TPR, SIG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Hermes 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.


Hermes International Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Hermes 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:

Hermes International's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-33 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,974 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,233 Mil.

Hermes 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*3973.502/-33.41
=118.93

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Hermes International SA has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Hermes 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
=(398.618 + 2232.719) / 18808.756
=0.14

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.

Hermes International has a Z-score of 21.25, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 21.25 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 9 mean?
Hermes International (HESAF) has a Financial Strength of 9 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 Hermes International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Hermes International's Financial Strength has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is Hermes International's Financial Strength too high?
Hermes International's current Financial Strength of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Hermes International has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hermes International's Financial Strength compare to TPR and SIG?
Hermes International's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Hermes International's own Financial Strength has ranged from 8.00 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Hermes International and its competitors. Hermes International's current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hermes International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hermes International (HESAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,742.87, compared to a current price of $1,892.25 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Hermes International's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hermes International (HESAF), the current Financial Strength is 9 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 Hermes International (HESAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hermes International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1,892.25 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,742.87. GuruFocus considers Hermes International to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HESAF:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $2,742.87 vs. price of $1,892.25 (31% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Hermes International Business Description

Address 24 rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, Paris, FRA, 75008
Hermès is over 180-year-old family controlled luxury goods company best known for its Birkin and Kelly bags. Its biggest segments are leather goods and saddlery, accounting for over 40% of revenue; clothes and accessories (28% of sales); silk and textiles (6%); and other products such as perfumes, watches, jewellery, and home furnishings. Hermès has about 300 stores globally.
91GF Score

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