IPDN (Professional Diversity Network) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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IPDN Professional Diversity Network Inc IPDN
36 GF Score
Price $0.41
GF Value $1.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Professional Diversity Network Financial Strength?

Professional Diversity Network IPDN +0.74% 36 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates IPDN with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Professional Diversity Network has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

Professional Diversity Network did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Professional Diversity Network's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03. As of today, Professional Diversity Network's Altman Z-Score is -9.20.


Professional Diversity Network  (NAS:IPDN) 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.

Professional Diversity Network has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Professional Diversity Network Financial Strength Related Terms


IPDN vs GLXG, RLBY, GXXM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Professional Diversity Network'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.


Professional Diversity Network Financial Strength vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Professional Diversity Network's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Professional Diversity Network's Financial Strength falls into.


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Professional Diversity Network 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:

Professional Diversity Network's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.85 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.06 Mil.

Professional Diversity Network's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Professional Diversity Network did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Professional Diversity Network'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
=(0.105 + 0.055) / 6.192
=0.03

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.

Professional Diversity Network has a Z-score of -9.20, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -9.2 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 4 mean?
Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Professional Diversity Network's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Professional Diversity Network's Financial Strength too high?
Professional Diversity Network's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Professional Diversity Network has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Professional Diversity Network's Financial Strength compare to GLXG and RLBY?
Professional Diversity Network's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Professional Diversity Network's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 a Business Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Business Services 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. Professional Diversity Network's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Professional Diversity Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.30, compared to a current price of $0.41 — trading 68.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Professional Diversity Network's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.41 is trading 68.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.30. GuruFocus considers Professional Diversity Network to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IPDN:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.30 vs. price of $0.41 (68.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Professional Diversity Network Business Description

Address 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 2120, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Professional Diversity Network Inc provides access to networking, training, educational, and employment services to its registered users. It has three operating segments: the TalentAlly Network segment, which maintains and operates job board software and hosts career fairs; the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) segment, which is a women-only professional networking organization; the RemoteMore segment; and Corporate Overhead. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the TalentAlly Network Segment.
36GF Score

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