KSHTY (Kuaishou Technology) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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65 GF Score
Price $0.90
GF Value $1.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Kuaishou Technology Financial Strength?

Kuaishou Technology KSHTY +5.88% 65 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates KSHTY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kuaishou Technology 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.

Kuaishou Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.48. Kuaishou Technology's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.27. As of today, Kuaishou Technology's Altman Z-Score is 0.16.


Kuaishou Technology  (OTCPK:KSHTY) 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.

Kuaishou Technology has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Kuaishou Technology Financial Strength Related Terms


KSHTY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kuaishou Technology'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.


Kuaishou Technology Financial Strength vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kuaishou Technology's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuaishou Technology's Financial Strength falls into.


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Kuaishou Technology 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:

Kuaishou Technology's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-38 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $437 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,352 Mil.

Kuaishou Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*437.292/-38.077
=11.48

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

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

Kuaishou Technology'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
=(2408.867 + 3351.929) / 20977.596
=0.27

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.

Kuaishou Technology has a Z-score of 0.16, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.16 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 6 mean?
Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Kuaishou Technology's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is Kuaishou Technology's Financial Strength too high?
Kuaishou Technology's 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 4.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Kuaishou Technology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuaishou Technology's Financial Strength compare to GOOGL and META?
Kuaishou Technology's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, Kuaishou Technology's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Interactive Media 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. Kuaishou Technology'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 Kuaishou Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.70, compared to a current price of $0.90 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Kuaishou Technology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.90 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.70. GuruFocus considers Kuaishou Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KSHTY:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.70 vs. price of $0.90 (47.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Kuaishou Technology Business Description

Address No. 16, Xierqi West Street, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100085
Kuaishou Technology is a social media platform where users create, watch, and share short-form videos. Approximately half of the company's revenue comes from advertising. Additionally, Kuaishou generates revenue through livestreaming, where fans purchase virtual gifts to tip hosts. The platform also features livestreaming e-commerce, enabling users to buy products showcased in videos, with Kuaishou earning a commission on each transaction. Kuaishou's primary competitors are ByteDance's Douyin and Tencent Video. Notably, Tencent owns a 16% stake in Kuaishou.
65GF Score

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