IPST (IP Strategy Holdings) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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What is IP Strategy Holdings Financial Strength?

IP Strategy Holdings IPST -0.39% 10 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates IPST with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

IP Strategy Holdings 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.

IP Strategy Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. IP Strategy Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67. As of today, IP Strategy Holdings's Altman Z-Score is -24.36.


IP Strategy Holdings  (NAS:IPST) 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.

IP Strategy Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


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IPST vs MWAI, BTMCQ, LMFA: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, IP Strategy Holdings'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.


IP Strategy Holdings Financial Strength vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, IP Strategy Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IP Strategy Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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IP Strategy Holdings 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:

IP Strategy Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.01 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.92 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.57 Mil.

IP Strategy Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

IP Strategy Holdings 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.

IP Strategy Holdings'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
=(3.05 + 1.565) / 6.848
=0.67

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.

IP Strategy Holdings has a Z-score of -24.36, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -24.36 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?
IP Strategy Holdings (IPST) 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 IP Strategy Holdings and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, IP Strategy Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is IP Strategy Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
IP Strategy Holdings' current Financial Strength of 4 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, IP Strategy Holdings has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IP Strategy Holdings' Financial Strength compare to MWAI and BTMCQ?
IP Strategy Holdings' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, IP Strategy Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Capital Markets 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 IP Strategy Holdings and its competitors. IP Strategy Holdings's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IP Strategy Holdings stock overvalued right now?
IP Strategy Holdings (IPST) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. IP Strategy Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 6 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 IP Strategy Holdings (IPST), 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.

IP Strategy Holdings Business Description

Address 9668 Bujacich Road, Gig Harbor, WA, USA, 98332
IP Strategy Holdings Inc operate a diversified business centered on digital asset-based infrastructure and intellectual property (IP) management, supplemented by a legacy craft spirits operating segment. The Company provides public market investors with broad exposure to the around $80 trillion programmable intellectual property economy in a regulated equity format. Its treasury reserve of $IP tokens provides direct participation in the Story ecosystem, which enables on-chain registration, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property.
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