LEVI (Levi Strauss) Financial Strength: 6 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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LEVI Levi Strauss & Co LEVI
85 GF Score
Price $24.41
GF Value $21.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Levi Strauss Financial Strength?

Levi Strauss LEVI +0.45% 85 Financial Strength is 6 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Levi Strauss 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.

Levi Strauss's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 10.52. Levi Strauss's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.37. As of today, Levi Strauss's Altman Z-Score is 3.27.


Levi Strauss  (NYSE:LEVI) 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.

Levi Strauss has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Levi Strauss Financial Strength Related Terms


LEVI vs VFC, KTB, ZGN: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Levi Strauss'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.


Levi Strauss Financial Strength vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss's Financial Strength falls into.


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Levi Strauss 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:

Levi Strauss's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was $-13 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was $136 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $2,027 Mil.

Levi Strauss's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*135.7/-12.9
=10.52

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

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

Levi Strauss's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(268.3 + 2027.3) / 6248
=0.37

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.

Levi Strauss has a Z-score of 3.27, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.27 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 6 mean?
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Levi Strauss and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Levi Strauss' Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Levi Strauss' Financial Strength too high?
Levi Strauss' 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 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' Financial Strength compare to VFC and KTB?
Levi Strauss' Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. Historically, Levi Strauss' own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. Levi Strauss'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 Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.48, compared to a current price of $24.41 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of May. 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.41 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.48. GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEVI:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $21.48 vs. price of $24.41 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Levi Strauss Business Description

Address 1155 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94111
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
85GF Score

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