Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Below Median

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JSE:RTO Rex Trueform Group Ltd JSE:RTO
55 GF Score
Price R11.00
GF Value R10.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Rex Trueform Group Financial Strength?

Rex Trueform Group JSE:RTO 55 Financial Strength is 2 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:RTO with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of R10.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Rex Trueform Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Rex Trueform Group Ltd displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

Rex Trueform Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.74. Rex Trueform Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.90. As of today, Rex Trueform Group's Altman Z-Score is 1.59.


Rex Trueform Group  (JSE:RTO) 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.

Rex Trueform Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Rex Trueform Group Financial Strength Related Terms


JSE:RTO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Rex Trueform Group'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.


Rex Trueform Group Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rex Trueform Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rex Trueform Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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Rex Trueform Group 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:

Rex Trueform Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was R24.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R489.7 Mil.

Rex Trueform Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Rex Trueform Group's interest coverage with the available data.

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Rex Trueform Group Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

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

Rex Trueform Group'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
=(157.553 + 489.665) / 715.26
=0.90

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.

Rex Trueform Group has a Z-score of 1.59, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.59 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 2 mean?
Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) has a Financial Strength of 2 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 Rex Trueform Group and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Rex Trueform Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Rex Trueform Group's Financial Strength too high?
Rex Trueform Group's current Financial Strength of 2 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Rex Trueform Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rex Trueform Group's Financial Strength compare to TJX and ROST?
Rex Trueform Group's Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Rex Trueform Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Rex Trueform Group and its competitors. Rex Trueform Group's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rex Trueform Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R10.71, compared to a current price of R11.00 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Rex Trueform Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO), the current Financial Strength is 2 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 Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R11.00 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R10.71. GuruFocus considers Rex Trueform Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:RTO:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: R10.71 vs. price of R11.00 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Rex Trueform Group Business Description

Other Exchanges RTN:South Africa
Address 11 Byrnes Avenue, Ground Floor - Office 2, The Queen, Wynberg, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7800
Rex Trueform Group Ltd is a holding company. It is organized into four segments: Retail segment which comprises of the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property segment comprising of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town, which includes both investment and owner occupied properties. Media and broadcasting segment engaged in the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia. Water infrastructure segment comprises of an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group. The technology segment comprises of the group's investment in Byte Orbit that designs, builds, and launches digital innovation products through a full product lifecycle approach.
55GF Score

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