Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC (HSTC:HLS) Financial Strength: 8 (As of . 20) — Near Median

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HSTC:HLS Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC HSTC:HLS
32 GF Score
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What is Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC Financial Strength?

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC HSTC:HLS 32 Financial Strength is 8 as of . 20, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates HSTC:HLS with a GF Score™ of 32/100.

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC 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.

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC  (HSTC:HLS) 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.

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC Financial Strength Related Terms


HSTC:HLS vs : Financial Strength Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics 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.


Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's Financial Strength falls into.


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Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics 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:

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics 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.

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics 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.

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics 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.

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics 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 8 mean?
Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC (HSTC:HLS) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's Financial Strength too high?
Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's Financial Strength compare to ?
Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC'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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Products 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 Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC and its competitors. Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near 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 Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC stock overvalued right now?
Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC (HSTC:HLS) has a current Financial Strength of 8. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC's overall GF Score™ is 32/100. 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 Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC (HSTC:HLS), the current Financial Strength is 8 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.

Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC Business Description

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Address No. 93 Le Loi, Yen Ninh, Yen Bai Province, Yen Bai, VNM
Hoang Lien Son Technical Ceramics JSC is engaged in designing, manufacturing and supplying of various types of porcelain insulators and technical porcelain/ceramic.
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