LFST (LifeStance Health Group) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median


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GF Value $8.25
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What is LifeStance Health Group Financial Strength?

LifeStance Health Group LFST -1.49% 56 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LFST with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LifeStance Health Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

LifeStance Health Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.43. LifeStance Health Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28. As of today, LifeStance Health Group's Altman Z-Score is 4.17.


LifeStance Health Group  (NAS:LFST) 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.

LifeStance Health Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


LifeStance Health Group Financial Strength Related Terms


LFST vs CON, BKD, OPCH: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, LifeStance Health Group'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.


LifeStance Health Group Financial Strength vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, LifeStance Health Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LifeStance Health Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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LifeStance Health Group 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:

LifeStance Health Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $411 Mil.

LifeStance Health Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*22.284/-1.793
=12.43

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

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

LifeStance Health Group'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
=(47.369 + 411.28) / 1613.904
=0.28

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.

LifeStance Health Group has a Z-score of 4.17, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.17 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 7 mean?
LifeStance Health Group (LFST) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 LifeStance Health Group and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, LifeStance Health Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is LifeStance Health Group's Financial Strength too high?
LifeStance Health Group's current Financial Strength of 7 is 17% above 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 7.00. Overall, LifeStance Health Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LifeStance Health Group's Financial Strength compare to CON and BKD?
LifeStance Health Group's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. Historically, LifeStance Health Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Healthcare Providers & 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 LifeStance Health Group and its competitors. LifeStance Health Group's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above 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 LifeStance Health Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group (LFST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.25, compared to a current price of $11.27 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. LifeStance Health Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.27 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.25. GuruFocus considers LifeStance Health Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LFST:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.25 vs. price of $11.27 (36.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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


LifeStance Health Group Business Description

Address 4800 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 2500, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85251
LifeStance Health Group Inc is a mental healthcare company that operates as a provider of outpatient mental health services, spanning psychiatric evaluations and treatment, psychological and neuropsychological testing, and individual, family, and group therapy. It treats a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder, using evidence-based approaches to ensure effective treatment. The group has a single operating and reportable segment of mental health services.
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