Fidelity China Special Situations (LSE:FCSS) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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What is Fidelity China Special Situations Financial Strength?

Fidelity China Special Situations LSE:FCSS -0.95% 30 Financial Strength is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:FCSS with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Fidelity China Special Situations has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Fidelity China Special Situations 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Fidelity China Special Situations's interest coverage with the available data. Fidelity China Special Situations's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Fidelity China Special Situations  (LSE:FCSS) 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.

Fidelity China Special Situations has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Fidelity China Special Situations Financial Strength Related Terms

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Fidelity China Special Situations 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:

Fidelity China Special Situations's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-8.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.0 Mil.

Fidelity China Special Situations's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

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

Good Sign:

Fidelity China Special Situations PLC has no debt.

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

Fidelity China Special Situations'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 + 0) / -505.908
=0.00

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.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 8 mean?
Fidelity China Special Situations (LSE:FCSS) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 Fidelity China Special Situations and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Fidelity China Special Situations' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is Fidelity China Special Situations' Financial Strength too high?
Fidelity China Special Situations' current Financial Strength of 8 is 33% 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 8.00. Overall, Fidelity China Special Situations has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidelity China Special Situations' Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Fidelity China Special Situations' Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Fidelity China Special Situations' 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 Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management 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 Fidelity China Special Situations and its competitors. Fidelity China Special Situations's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 33% 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 Fidelity China Special Situations stock overvalued right now?
Fidelity China Special Situations (LSE:FCSS) has a current Financial Strength of 8. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Fidelity China Special Situations' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Fidelity China Special Situations (LSE:FCSS), the current Financial Strength is 8 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.

Fidelity China Special Situations Business Description

Address Beech Gate, Millfield Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, GBR, KT20 6RP
Fidelity China Special Situations PLC offers investors building a diversified portfolio direct exposure to China. The Company's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio mainly comprising securities issued by companies in China, both listed and unlisted, as well as Chinese companies listed elsewhere. The Company may also invest in companies with interests in China. Its portfolio may consist of equities, index-linked securities, equity-linked notes, other debt securities, cash deposits, money market instruments, foreign currency exchange transactions and other interests, including derivatives such as futures, options and contracts for difference.
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