KBKIF (Kotobuki Spirits Co) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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GF Value $9.69
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What is Kotobuki Spirits Co Financial Strength?

Kotobuki Spirits Co KBKIF 97 Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates KBKIF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.69. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

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

Good Sign:

Kotobuki Spirits Co Ltd 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.

Kotobuki Spirits Co has no long-term debt (1). Kotobuki Spirits Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Kotobuki Spirits Co's Altman Z-Score is 24.49.

(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.


Kotobuki Spirits Co  (OTCPK:KBKIF) 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.

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


Kotobuki Spirits Co Financial Strength Related Terms


KBKIF vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Kotobuki Spirits Co'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.


Kotobuki Spirits Co Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kotobuki Spirits Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kotobuki Spirits Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Kotobuki Spirits Co 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:

Kotobuki Spirits Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

Kotobuki Spirits Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Kotobuki Spirits Co had no long-term debt (1).

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

Good Sign:

Kotobuki Spirits Co Ltd has no debt.

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

Kotobuki Spirits Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 511.612
=0.00

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.

Kotobuki Spirits Co has a Z-score of 24.49, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 24.49 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?
Kotobuki Spirits Co (KBKIF) has a Financial Strength of 10 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Kotobuki Spirits Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Kotobuki Spirits Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 10.00 to 10.00.
Is Kotobuki Spirits Co's Financial Strength too high?
Kotobuki Spirits Co'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 10.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kotobuki Spirits Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kotobuki Spirits Co's Financial Strength compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Kotobuki Spirits Co's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Kotobuki Spirits Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 10.00 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kotobuki Spirits Co and its competitors. Kotobuki Spirits Co'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 Kotobuki Spirits Co stock overvalued right now?
Kotobuki Spirits Co (KBKIF) has a current Financial Strength of 10. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.69, compared to a current price of $10.50 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Kotobuki Spirits Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Kotobuki Spirits Co (KBKIF), the current Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 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 Kotobuki Spirits Co (KBKIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotobuki Spirits Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.50 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.69.

Key valuation signals for KBKIF:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: $9.69 vs. price of $10.50 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kotobuki Spirits Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2222:Japan
Address 2028 Hatagasaki, Tottori Prefecture, Yonago, JPN
Kotobuki Spirits Co Ltd.is a Japan-based company which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products under various shop brands. The company markets its products under Inaba's white rabbit, KAnoZA, Beauty & health care, JERSEY HILLS, Buddies of Izumo, Sanin Yoshirozu Honpo, Sousse castle of sweets, Raw material sales and others.
97GF Score

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