INREF (InRetail Peru) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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INREF InRetail Peru Corp INREF
69 GF Score
Price $26.84
GF Value $24.07
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What is InRetail Peru Financial Strength?

InRetail Peru INREF +8.56% 69 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates INREF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.07. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

InRetail Peru 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.

Warning Sign:

InRetail Peru Corp displays poor financial strength. 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.

InRetail Peru's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.57. InRetail Peru's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40. As of today, InRetail Peru's Altman Z-Score is 1.99.


InRetail Peru  (OTCPK:INREF) 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.

InRetail Peru 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.


InRetail Peru Financial Strength Related Terms


INREF vs DDS, M: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, InRetail Peru'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.


InRetail Peru Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, InRetail Peru's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where InRetail Peru's Financial Strength falls into.


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InRetail Peru 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:

InRetail Peru's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-43 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $155 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,581 Mil.

InRetail Peru'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*155.28/-43.447
=3.57

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. InRetail Peru Corp interest coverage is 2.85, which is low.

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

InRetail Peru'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
=(294.02 + 2581.347) / 7144.04
=0.40

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.

InRetail Peru has a Z-score of 1.99, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that InRetail Peru is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.99 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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?
InRetail Peru (INREF) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 InRetail Peru and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, InRetail Peru's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is InRetail Peru's Financial Strength too high?
InRetail Peru'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 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, InRetail Peru has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InRetail Peru's Financial Strength compare to DDS and M?
InRetail Peru's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, InRetail Peru's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 InRetail Peru and its competitors. InRetail Peru'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 InRetail Peru stock overvalued right now?
InRetail Peru (INREF) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.07, compared to a current price of $26.84 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. InRetail Peru's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 InRetail Peru (INREF), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 InRetail Peru (INREF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InRetail Peru stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.84 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.07.

Key valuation signals for INREF:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $24.07 vs. price of $26.84 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs

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


InRetail Peru Business Description

Other Exchanges INRETC1:Peru
Address Calle Morelli 139, San Borja, Lima, PER
InRetail Peru Corp operates supermarkets, hypermarkets, pharmacies and shopping centers, as well as real estate development and digital services. Its operations are concentrated in Peru; however, it maintains operations in the exterior mainly related to the commercialization of pharmaceuticals and consumer products. The company's reportable segments include: i) Food Retail, ii) Pharmacies, iii) Shopping Malls and iv) Digital. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Food Retail segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Peru and also has a presence in Ecuador and Other countries. The company brands include Plaza Vea, Plaza Vea Super, Plaza Vea Express, Vivanda, Mass, and Makro brands.
69GF Score

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