Cholimex Food JSC (HSTC:CMF) Financial Strength: 3 (As of . 20) — Near Median

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HSTC:CMF Cholimex Food JSC HSTC:CMF
23 GF Score
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What is Cholimex Food JSC Financial Strength?

Cholimex Food JSC HSTC:CMF 23 Financial Strength is 3 as of . 20, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates HSTC:CMF with a GF Score™ of 23/100.

Cholimex Food JSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

Cholimex Food JSC did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, Cholimex Food JSC's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


Cholimex Food JSC  (HSTC:CMF) 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.

Cholimex Food JSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Cholimex Food JSC Financial Strength Related Terms


HSTC:CMF vs : Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cholimex Food JSC'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.


Cholimex Food JSC Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cholimex Food JSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cholimex Food JSC's Financial Strength falls into.


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Cholimex Food JSC 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:

Cholimex Food JSC's Interest Expense for the months ended in . 20 was ₫0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in . 20 was ₫0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ₫0.00 Mil.

Cholimex Food JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is

Cholimex Food JSC had no long-term debt (1).

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

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

Cholimex Food JSC's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in . 20 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=( + ) / 0
=N/A

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.

Cholimex Food JSC has a Z-score of 0.00, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy 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 3 mean?
Cholimex Food JSC (HSTC:CMF) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of . 20. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cholimex Food JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Cholimex Food JSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Cholimex Food JSC's Financial Strength too high?
Cholimex Food JSC's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Cholimex Food JSC has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cholimex Food JSC's Financial Strength compare to ?
Cholimex Food JSC's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Cholimex Food JSC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Cholimex Food JSC and its competitors. Cholimex Food JSC's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cholimex Food JSC stock overvalued right now?
Cholimex Food JSC (HSTC:CMF) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Cholimex Food JSC's overall GF Score™ is 23/100. 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 Cholimex Food JSC (HSTC:CMF), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of . 20. 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.

Cholimex Food JSC Business Description

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Address Lot C40-43/I, C51-55/II, 7th Street, Vinh Loc Industrial Park, Vinh Loc A Ward, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh, VNM
Cholimex Food JSC is engaged in the business of food production. It offers several products, including Vegetable Spring Roll, Napolitan Spaghetti, Bolanaise Spaghetti, Vegetable Dipping Sauce, Beef Noodle Sauce, and Tomato Ketchup, among others.
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