Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Polar Capital Technology Trust Financial Strength?

Polar Capital Technology Trust LSE:PCT -0.47% 34 Financial Strength is 7 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCT with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Polar Capital Technology Trust 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Polar Capital Technology Trust's interest coverage with the available data. Polar Capital Technology Trust's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.03. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Polar Capital Technology Trust  (LSE:PCT) 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.

Polar Capital Technology Trust has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Polar Capital Technology Trust Financial Strength Related Terms

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Polar Capital Technology Trust 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:

Polar Capital Technology Trust's Interest Expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was £-1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was £0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £70 Mil.

Polar Capital Technology Trust's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Polar Capital Technology Trust PLC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Polar Capital Technology Trust's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 70.443) / 2598.818
=0.03

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 7 mean?
Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Apr. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Polar Capital Technology Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Polar Capital Technology Trust's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Polar Capital Technology Trust's Financial Strength too high?
Polar Capital Technology Trust's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Polar Capital Technology Trust has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polar Capital Technology Trust's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Polar Capital Technology Trust's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Polar Capital Technology Trust's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 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 Polar Capital Technology Trust and its competitors. Polar Capital Technology Trust's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polar Capital Technology Trust stock overvalued right now?
Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT) has a current Financial Strength of 7. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Polar Capital Technology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT), the current Financial Strength is 7 as of Apr. 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.

Polar Capital Technology Trust Business Description

Address 16 Palace Street, London, GBR, SW1E 5JD
Polar Capital Technology Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. The company has an investment objective to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of technology companies world-wide. Geographically, the company generates investment income from North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. It invests in sectors such as Software, Interactive Media and Services, Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment, Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals, Internet and Direct Marketing Retail, IT Services, Entertainment, and others.
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