JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome (LSE:JMGI) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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LSE:JMGI JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth & Income PLC LSE:JMGI
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What is JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome Financial Strength?

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome LSE:JMGI -0.12% 35 Financial Strength is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:JMGI with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth & Income 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.

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome has no long-term debt (1). JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.


JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome  (LSE:JMGI) 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.

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


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JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome 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:

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £252.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.0 Mil.

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome'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*252.908/-0.003
=84,302.67

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

Good Sign:

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth & Income PLC has no debt.

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

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome'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
=(0 + 0) / 516.754
=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?
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome (LSE:JMGI) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's Financial Strength has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's Financial Strength too high?
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's own Financial Strength has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 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 JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome and its competitors. JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome stock overvalued right now?
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome (LSE:JMGI) has a current Financial Strength of 8. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome (LSE:JMGI), the current Financial Strength is 8 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.

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth &ome Business Description

Address 60 Victoria Embankment, London, GBR, EC4Y 0JP
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth & Income PLC is an investment trust company. It seeks to maximise total returns by identifying high-quality companies across the market cap spectrum that aims to deliver sustainable long-term growth. The trust offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of both large and small emerging market companies. It invests in various sectors such as Financials, Information Technology, Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, Materials, Health Care, Communication Services, and Utilities. Geographically, its investments are spread across the regions of South Asia, East Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
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