HKCIF (Hosken Consolidated Investments) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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HKCIF Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd HKCIF
77 GF Score
Price $0.32
GF Value $0.36
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What is Hosken Consolidated Investments Financial Strength?

Hosken Consolidated Investments HKCIF 77 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates HKCIF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Hosken Consolidated Investments has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

Hosken Consolidated Investments's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.95. Hosken Consolidated Investments's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55. As of today, Hosken Consolidated Investments's Altman Z-Score is 1.61.


Hosken Consolidated Investments  (OTCPK:HKCIF) 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.

Hosken Consolidated Investments has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Hosken Consolidated Investments Financial Strength Related Terms


HKCIF vs MMM, HON: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.


Hosken Consolidated Investments Financial Strength vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hosken Consolidated Investments's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hosken Consolidated Investments's Financial Strength falls into.


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Hosken Consolidated Investments 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:

Hosken Consolidated Investments's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-22 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $132 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $612 Mil.

Hosken Consolidated Investments'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*131.774/-22.147
=5.95

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

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

Hosken Consolidated Investments'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
=(182.728 + 611.677) / 1441.856
=0.55

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.

Hosken Consolidated Investments has a Z-score of 1.61, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.61 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 4 mean?
Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Hosken Consolidated Investments' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments' Financial Strength too high?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' current Financial Strength of 4 is near 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 5.00. Overall, Hosken Consolidated Investments has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosken Consolidated Investments' Financial Strength compare to MMM and HON?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. Historically, Hosken Consolidated Investments' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Conglomerates 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments stock overvalued right now?
Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.32 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Hosken Consolidated Investments' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.32 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.

Key valuation signals for HKCIF:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.32 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Hosken Consolidated Investments Business Description

Other Exchanges HCI:South Africa
Address 76 Regent Road, Suite 801, Sea Point, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8005
Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd is an investment holdings company. The group is involved in a diverse group of investments including Media and broadcasting; Gaming; Transport; Properties; Coal mining; Branded products and manufacturing and other. It generates maximum revenue from the Branded products and manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in South Africa; Other African countries and Middle East; and Europe and United Kingdom.
77GF Score

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