HWH (HWH International) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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What is HWH International Financial Strength?

HWH International HWH +4.29% 15 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates HWH with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

HWH International has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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.

HWH International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. HWH International's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.80. As of today, HWH International's Altman Z-Score is 1.27.


HWH International  (NAS:HWH) 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.

HWH International has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


HWH International Financial Strength Related Terms


HWH vs MMA, DOGZ, AVNI: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, HWH 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.


HWH International Financial Strength vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


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HWH 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:

HWH International's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.23 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.08 Mil.

HWH International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

HWH International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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. HWH International Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

HWH 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
=(0.13 + 0.076) / 0.256
=0.80

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.

HWH International has a Z-score of 1.27, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.27 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 6 mean?
HWH International (HWH) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 HWH International and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, HWH International's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is HWH International's Financial Strength too high?
HWH International's current Financial Strength of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, HWH International has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HWH International's Financial Strength compare to MMA and DOGZ?
HWH International's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, HWH International's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 Restaurants company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Restaurants 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 HWH International and its competitors. HWH International's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 50% above 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 HWH International stock overvalued right now?
HWH International (HWH) has a current Financial Strength of 6. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. HWH International's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 2 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 HWH International (HWH), the current Financial Strength is 6 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.

HWH International Business Description

Address 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 210, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
HWH International Inc and its consolidated subsidiaries operate a food and beverage business in Singapore and South Korea. The F&B business operates four cafes, two of which are located in South Korea and two in Singapore, as well as an online healthy food store, serving customers in Singapore. The Company is presently developing Hapi Marketplace, a business-to-consumer platform featuring diverse product categories, and Hapi Wealth Builder, an educational program focused on wealth-building strategies.
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