Copper 360 (JSE:CPR) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Feb. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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What is Copper 360 Financial Strength?

Copper 360 JSE:CPR -3.51% 28 Financial Strength is 4 as of Feb. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:CPR with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Copper 360 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.

Copper 360 did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Copper 360's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.20. As of today, Copper 360's Altman Z-Score is 1.07.


Copper 360  (JSE:CPR) 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.

Copper 360 has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Copper 360 Financial Strength Related Terms


JSE:CPR vs SCCO, FCX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Copper 360'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.


Copper 360 Financial Strength vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Copper 360's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Copper 360's Financial Strength falls into.


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Copper 360 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:

Copper 360's Interest Expense for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-37.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-91.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R198.1 Mil.

Copper 360's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is

Copper 360 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.

Copper 360's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(134.216 + 198.063) / 150.694
=2.20

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.

Copper 360 has a Z-score of 1.07, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.07 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?
Copper 360 (JSE:CPR) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Feb. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Copper 360 and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Copper 360's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Copper 360's Financial Strength too high?
Copper 360's 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 4.00. Overall, Copper 360 has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copper 360's Financial Strength compare to SCCO and FCX?
Copper 360's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Copper 360's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Copper 360 and its competitors. Copper 360'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 Copper 360 stock overvalued right now?
Copper 360 (JSE:CPR) 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. Copper 360's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 Copper 360 (JSE:CPR), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Feb. 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.

Copper 360 Business Description

Address Devon Valley Road, Devon Park, Building B1, Vineyard Business Park, Stellenbosch, WC, ZAF, 7600
Copper 360 Ltd is focused on produces copper concentrate from is mining activities and copper cathodes from its oxide ore resources. The project area is situated in the Namaqua Region of the Northern Cape Province, South Africa. The project consists of six historical mining properties ranging between 10 - 30 km from the town of Springbok.
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