LMS Capital (LSE:LMS) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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What is LMS Capital Financial Strength?

LMS Capital LSE:LMS 35 Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:LMS with a GF Score™ of 35/100.

LMS Capital has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

LMS Capital 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 LMS Capital's interest coverage with the available data. LMS Capital's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

LMS Capital  (LSE:LMS) 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.

LMS Capital has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

LMS Capital Financial Strength Related Terms

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LMS Capital 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:

LMS Capital's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

LMS Capital's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

LMS Capital had no long-term debt (1).

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

Good Sign:

LMS Capital PLC has no debt.

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

LMS Capital's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 0.508
=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?
LMS Capital (LSE:LMS) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on LMS Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, LMS Capital's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is LMS Capital's Financial Strength too high?
LMS Capital'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 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, LMS Capital has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LMS Capital's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
LMS Capital's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, LMS Capital's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 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 LMS Capital and its competitors. LMS Capital'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 LMS Capital stock overvalued right now?
LMS Capital (LSE:LMS) has a current Financial Strength of 8. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. LMS Capital's overall GF Score™ is 35/100. 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 LMS Capital (LSE:LMS), the current Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 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.

LMS Capital Business Description

Address 3 Bromley Place, London, GBR, W1T 6DB
LMS Capital PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment company that provides funding to small to medium-sized public and private businesses. Its investment objective is to conduct an orderly realisation of its assets in a manner that seeks to optimise the value of the company's investments whilst progressively returning cash to shareholders. The company focuses on established, profitable, and cash-generative companies. Its investment portfolio includes legacy private equity assets, which are relatively liquid, as well as investments in Dacian and Retirement Living, which are less liquid.
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