Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) Financial Strength: 5 (As of May. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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LSE:PULS Pulsar Group PLC LSE:PULS
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What is Pulsar Group Financial Strength?

Pulsar Group LSE:PULS 33 Financial Strength is 5 as of May. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:PULS with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Pulsar Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Pulsar Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.07. Pulsar Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.14. As of today, Pulsar Group's Altman Z-Score is -0.40.


Pulsar Group  (LSE:PULS) 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.

Pulsar Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Pulsar Group Financial Strength Related Terms


LSE:PULS vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Pulsar Group'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.


Pulsar Group Financial Strength vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Pulsar Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pulsar Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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Pulsar Group 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:

Pulsar Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was £-0.46 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was £0.03 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £7.59 Mil.

Pulsar Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*0.031/-0.46
=0.07

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

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

Pulsar Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1.62 + 7.589) / 65.968
=0.14

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.

Pulsar Group has a Z-score of -0.40, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -0.4 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 5 mean?
Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Pulsar Group and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Pulsar Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Pulsar Group's Financial Strength too high?
Pulsar Group's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below 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 7.00. Overall, Pulsar Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pulsar Group's Financial Strength compare to QH and SHOP?
Pulsar Group's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Pulsar Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 a Software company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Software 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 Pulsar Group and its competitors. Pulsar Group's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below 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 Pulsar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.51, compared to a current price of £0.31 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Pulsar Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of May. 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 Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulsar Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.31 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.51. GuruFocus considers Pulsar Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PULS:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: £0.51 vs. price of £0.31 (39.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Pulsar Group Business Description

Address 10 Northburgh Street, Northburgh House, London, GBR, EC1V 0AT
Pulsar Group PLC is a technology-led company delivering SaaS products that address the fundamental business needs of customers in the marketing, communications, and media industries. Its portfolio includes Isentia, which is the market's dominant media monitoring, intelligence, and insights solution provider; Pulsar, the audience intelligence and social listening platform; Vuelio, which provides monitoring, insight, engagement, and evaluation tools for politics, editorial, and social media in one place; and ResponseSource, the network that connects journalists and influencers to the PR and communications industry. Geographically, the company operates in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe excluding the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, and the rest of the world.
33GF Score

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