KORE (Kore Group Holdings) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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KORE Kore Group Holdings Inc KORE
20 GF Score
Price $9.25
GF Value $2.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kore Group Holdings Financial Strength?

Kore Group Holdings KORE 20 Financial Strength is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates KORE with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Kore Group Holdings 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:

Kore Group Holdings Inc 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.

Kore Group Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Kore Group Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13. As of today, Kore Group Holdings's Altman Z-Score is -1.63.


Kore Group Holdings  (NYSE:KORE) 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.

Kore Group Holdings 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.


Kore Group Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


KORE vs KVHI, CABO, CXDO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kore Group 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.


Kore Group Holdings Financial Strength vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kore Group Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kore Group 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:

Kore Group Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-13.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $296.3 Mil.

Kore Group Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Kore Group Holdings 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.

Kore Group Holdings'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
=(2.443 + 296.279) / 263.276
=1.13

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.

Kore Group Holdings has a Z-score of -1.63, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -1.63 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?
Kore Group Holdings (KORE) has a Financial Strength of 2 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 Kore Group Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Kore Group Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 3.00.
Is Kore Group Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
Kore Group Holdings' current Financial Strength of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Kore Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kore Group Holdings' Financial Strength compare to KVHI and CABO?
Kore Group Holdings' Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Kore Group Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 3.00 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Kore Group Holdings and its competitors. Kore Group Holdings's current Financial Strength is 2, which is near 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 Kore Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kore Group Holdings (KORE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.63, compared to a current price of $9.25 — trading 251.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Kore Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Kore Group Holdings (KORE), the current Financial Strength is 2 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 Kore Group Holdings (KORE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kore Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.25 is trading 251.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.63. GuruFocus considers Kore Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KORE:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.63 vs. price of $9.25 (251.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kore Group Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 4UX:Germany
Address 1155 Perimeter Center West, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30338
Kore Group Holdings Inc offers IoT connectivity to the Internet (IoT Connectivity) and other IoT solutions to customers. It is a independent IoT enabler, delivering critical services to customers that allow them to deploy, manage, and scale their IoT application and use cases, globally. It provides connectivity services, location-based services, device solutions, and managed and professional services used in the development and support of IoT solutions and applications. Its IoT platform is delivered in partnership with the mobile network operator and provides secure and reliable connectivity to mobile and fixed devices. It operates in single segment and derives revenues from IoT Connectivity and IoT Solutions. Geographically it operates in United States and Other countries.
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