Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Above Median

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LSE:CSC Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings PLC LSE:CSC
47 GF Score
Price £0.35
GF Value £0.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Financial Strength?

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings LSE:CSC 47 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:CSC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings PLC shows strong financial strength.

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.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04. As of today, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 2.92.


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings  (LSE:CSC) 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.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


LSE:CSC vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Chesterfield Special Cylinders 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.


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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Chesterfield Special Cylinders 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:

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.04 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.04 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.25 Mil.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Chesterfield Special Cylinders 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.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders 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
=(0.229 + 0.253) / 12.726
=0.04

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.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings has a Z-score of 2.92, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.92 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 9 mean?
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) has a Financial Strength of 9 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' current Financial Strength of 9 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Financial Strength compare to SLB and BKR?
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings and its competitors. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.39, compared to a current price of £0.35 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC), the current Financial Strength is 9 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.35 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.39. GuruFocus considers Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CSC:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: £0.39 vs. price of £0.35 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PRS:Germany
Address Meadowhall Road, Pressure Technologies Building, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GBR, S9 1BT
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Plc is a provider of bespoke, high-pressure gas containment solutions and services. Its high-pressure cylinders are a critical component for a number of end applications, from high-pressure systems in naval submarines and surface vessels to oxygen cylinders in fighter jets, from the bulk storage of industrial gases to air pressure vessels in floating oil platform motion compensation systems and more recently for hydrogen transport refueling and energy storage.
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