KWLDY (Kowloon Development Co) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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KWLDY Kowloon Development Co Ltd KWLDY
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GF Value $3.60
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What is Kowloon Development Co Financial Strength?

Kowloon Development Co KWLDY 75 Financial Strength is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates KWLDY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.60. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Kowloon Development Co 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.

Kowloon Development Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.28. Kowloon Development Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.09. As of today, Kowloon Development Co's Altman Z-Score is 1.10.


Kowloon Development Co  (OTCPK:KWLDY) 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.

Kowloon Development Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Kowloon Development Co Financial Strength Related Terms


Kowloon Development Co Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Kowloon Development 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.


Kowloon Development Co Financial Strength vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Kowloon Development Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kowloon Development Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Kowloon Development 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:

Kowloon Development Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-8.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $127.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,435.9 Mil.

Kowloon Development Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*127.035/-8.316
=15.28

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

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

Kowloon Development Co'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
=(216.684 + 2435.872) / 648.91
=4.09

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.

Kowloon Development Co has a Z-score of 1.10, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.1 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 4 mean?
Kowloon Development Co (KWLDY) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Kowloon Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Kowloon Development Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Kowloon Development Co's Financial Strength too high?
Kowloon Development Co's current Financial Strength of 4 is near 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 4.00. Overall, Kowloon Development Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kowloon Development Co's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Kowloon Development Co's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. Historically, Kowloon Development Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 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 Real Estate company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Real Estate 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 Kowloon Development Co and its competitors. Kowloon Development Co's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near 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 Kowloon Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Kowloon Development Co (KWLDY) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.60, compared to a current price of $3.01 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Kowloon Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Kowloon Development Co (KWLDY), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Kowloon Development Co (KWLDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kowloon Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.01 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.60.

Key valuation signals for KWLDY:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.60 vs. price of $3.01 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Kowloon Development Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 00034:Hong KongKOX:Germany
Address 750 Nathan Road, 23rd Floor, Pioneer Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Kowloon Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in three segments: Property development, which includes the development and sale of properties and interests in property development; Property investment segment includes leasing of properties to generate rental income and to gain from the appreciation in the properties' values in the long term; and Other businesses segment, which includes the financial investments, the provision of financial services, the provision of property management services and treasury operations. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of properties. Its geographical segments are Hong Kong, which accounts for the majority of revenue; Mainland China; and Others.
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