LTELF (LS telcom AG) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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What is LS telcom AG Financial Strength?

LS telcom AG LTELF 74 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LTELF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.17. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

LS telcom AG 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.

LS telcom AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. LS telcom AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, LS telcom AG's Altman Z-Score is 1.88.


LS telcom AG  (OTCPK:LTELF) 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.

LS telcom AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


LS telcom AG Financial Strength Related Terms


LTELF vs VZ, TMUS, T: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, LS telcom AG'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.


LS telcom AG Financial Strength vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, LS telcom AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LS telcom AG's Financial Strength falls into.


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LS telcom AG 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:

LS telcom AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.33 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.94 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

LS telcom AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

LS telcom AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

LS telcom AG'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) / 39.494
=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.

LS telcom AG has a Z-score of 1.88, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that LS telcom AG is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.88 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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?
LS telcom AG (LTELF) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 LS telcom AG and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, LS telcom AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is LS telcom AG's Financial Strength too high?
LS telcom AG'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, LS telcom AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LS telcom AG's Financial Strength compare to VZ and TMUS?
LS telcom AG's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, LS telcom AG'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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 LS telcom AG and its competitors. LS telcom AG'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 LS telcom AG stock overvalued right now?
LS telcom AG (LTELF) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.17, compared to a current price of $10.97 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. LS telcom AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 LS telcom AG (LTELF), the current Financial Strength is 5 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.

Is LS telcom AG (LTELF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LS telcom AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.97 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.17.

Key valuation signals for LTELF:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $10.17 vs. price of $10.97 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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


LS telcom AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0O45:UKLSX:Germany
Address Im Gewerbegebiet 31-33, Lichtenau, DEU, 77839
LS telcom AG is engaged in the development, implementation, distribution, and installation of hardware and software solutions in the field of wireless and wired telecommunications, in particular radio network planning, frequency management, and other system solutions, as well as consulting and training, particularly for radio network operators, media companies, and regulatory authorities. The group's reportable segments are: Hardware-Related Systems, Services, and Software Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Software Systems segment, which includes integrating products from different areas into a comprehensive system solution, maintenance, and software-based radio network planning products.
74GF Score

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