Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC (HSTC:GLW) Financial Strength: 7 (As of . 20) — 13% Below Median

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HSTC:GLW Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC HSTC:GLW
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What is Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC Financial Strength?

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC HSTC:GLW 32 Financial Strength is 7 as of . 20, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates HSTC:GLW with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC 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.

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC  (HSTC:GLW) 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.

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC Financial Strength Related Terms


HSTC:GLW vs : Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage 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.


Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Financial Strength falls into.


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Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage 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:

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage 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.

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage 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.

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage 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.

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage 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 7 mean?
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC (HSTC:GLW) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Financial Strength too high?
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's current Financial Strength of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Financial Strength compare to ?
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC and its competitors. Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC stock overvalued right now?
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC (HSTC:GLW) has a current Financial Strength of 7. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC (HSTC:GLW), the current Financial Strength is 7 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.

Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC Business Description

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Address 388 Ly Thai To, Yen Do Ward, Gia Lai Province, Pleiku, VNM
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC is a part of the water collection, treatment and supply industry. It is engaged in the production and trade of clean water.
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