Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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JSE:MTH Motus Holdings Ltd JSE:MTH
82 GF Score
Price R112.26
GF Value R110.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Motus Holdings Financial Strength?

Motus Holdings JSE:MTH +0.68% 82 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:MTH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R110.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Motus 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.

Motus Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.38. Motus Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.21. As of today, Motus Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 3.19.


Motus Holdings  (JSE:MTH) 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.

Motus Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Motus Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


JSE:MTH vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Motus 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.


Motus Holdings Financial Strength vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Motus Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Motus 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:

Motus Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R2,699 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R7,807 Mil.

Motus Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Motus Holdings'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.

Motus Holdings's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(15668 + 7807) / 111774
=0.21

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.

Motus Holdings has a Z-score of 3.19, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.19 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 4 mean?
Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Motus Holdings and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Motus Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Motus Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
Motus Holdings' 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 6.00. Overall, Motus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motus Holdings' Financial Strength compare to CVNA and PAG?
Motus Holdings' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, Motus Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Motus Holdings and its competitors. Motus Holdings'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 Motus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R110.42, compared to a current price of R112.26 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Motus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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 Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motus Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R112.26 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R110.42. GuruFocus considers Motus Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:MTH:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: R110.42 vs. price of R112.26 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Motus Holdings Business Description

Address 79 Boeing Road East, Jeppe Quondam, Bedfordview, GT, ZAF, 2007
Motus Holdings Ltd is a South African automotive group operating across vehicle import and distribution, retail and rental, and aftermarket parts and services. Through its Import and Distribution segment, it serves as importer and distributor of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and parts to a network of dealerships, car rental companies, fleet operators and government institutions, representing brands such as Hyundai, Kia, Renault, Mitsubishi and Mahindra in South Africa. Its Retail and Rental segment operates franchised dealerships selling new and used vehicles, plus car rental and fleet operations. The Aftermarket Parts segment supplies parts, accessories and workshop equipment through retail and trade channels. The group also provides mobility solutions including vehicle subscription and leasing services. Revenue is generated mainly from new and used vehicle sales, parts, servicing, repairs, and rental and finance-related income, predominantly in South Africa with some operations elsewhere in Africa and the United Kingdom.
82GF Score

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