Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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JSE:GPL Grand Parade Investments Ltd JSE:GPL
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Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Grand Parade Investments Financial Strength?

Grand Parade Investments JSE:GPL 30 Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:GPL with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Grand Parade Investments has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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.

Grand Parade Investments did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Grand Parade Investments's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.95. As of today, Grand Parade Investments's Altman Z-Score is 15.74.


Grand Parade Investments  (JSE:GPL) 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.

Grand Parade Investments has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Grand Parade Investments Financial Strength Related Terms


JSE:GPL vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Grand Parade Investments'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.


Grand Parade Investments Financial Strength vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Grand Parade Investments's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grand Parade Investments's Financial Strength falls into.


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Grand Parade Investments 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:

Grand Parade Investments's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-14.27 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.22 Mil.

Grand Parade Investments's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Grand Parade Investments's interest coverage with the available data.

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

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

Grand Parade Investments'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
=(0.651 + 1.221) / 0.378
=4.95

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.

Grand Parade Investments has a Z-score of 15.74, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 15.74 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 6 mean?
Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Grand Parade Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Grand Parade Investments' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00.
Is Grand Parade Investments' Financial Strength too high?
Grand Parade Investments' current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Grand Parade Investments has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grand Parade Investments' Financial Strength compare to MCD and SBUX?
Grand Parade Investments' Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Grand Parade Investments' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00 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 Restaurants company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Restaurants 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 Grand Parade Investments and its competitors. Grand Parade Investments's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grand Parade Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.77, compared to a current price of R1.61 — trading 109.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Grand Parade Investments' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Parade Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1.61 is trading 109.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.77. GuruFocus considers Grand Parade Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:GPL:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: R0.77 vs. price of R1.61 (109.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Grand Parade Investments Business Description

Address 109 Rosmead Avenue, First Floor, Block D, Kenilworth Racecourse, Kenilworth, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7780
Grand Parade Investments Ltd is an empowerment company. The company's operating segments include Food, gaming, and leisure. It generates maximum revenue from the Gaming and Leisure segment. The gaming and leisure segment includes SunWest, Sun Slots, Worcester Casino, and Infinity Gaming Africa.
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