JMHSF (James Halstead) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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JMHSF James Halstead PLC JMHSF
67 GF Score
Price $1.69
GF Value $7.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is James Halstead Financial Strength?

James Halstead JMHSF 67 Financial Strength is 10 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates JMHSF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

James Halstead has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

James Halstead PLC 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.

James Halstead's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 151.12. James Halstead's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.03. As of today, James Halstead's Altman Z-Score is 9.02.


James Halstead  (OTCPK:JMHSF) 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.

James Halstead has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


James Halstead Financial Strength Related Terms


JMHSF vs TT, JCI, CARR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead'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.


James Halstead Financial Strength vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead's Financial Strength falls into.


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James Halstead 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:

James Halstead's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $31.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $7.6 Mil.

James Halstead's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*31.585/-0.209
=151.12

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. James Halstead PLC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

James Halstead's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(4.276 + 7.581) / 340.554
=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.

James Halstead has a Z-score of 9.02, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 9.02 is strong.

* 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 10 mean?
James Halstead (JMHSF) has a Financial Strength of 10 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on James Halstead and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, James Halstead's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is James Halstead's Financial Strength too high?
James Halstead's current Financial Strength of 10 is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's Financial Strength compare to TT and JCI?
James Halstead's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, James Halstead's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 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 Construction company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Construction 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 James Halstead and its competitors. James Halstead's current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead (JMHSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.52, compared to a current price of $1.69 — trading 77.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 James Halstead (JMHSF), the current Financial Strength is 10 as of Dec. 2025. 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 James Halstead (JMHSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.69 is trading 77.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.52. GuruFocus considers James Halstead to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JMHSF:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.52 vs. price of $1.69 (77.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

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


James Halstead Business Description

Other Exchanges JHDl:UKJHD:UKHSJA:Germany
Address Hollinhurst Road, Beechfield, Radcliffe, Manchester, GBR, M26 1JN
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
67GF Score

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