Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI3) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Below Median

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LTS:0AI3 Carlsberg AS LTS:0AI3
81 GF Score
Price kr1,070.00
GF Value kr1,219.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Carlsberg AS Financial Strength?

Carlsberg AS LTS:0AI3 81 Financial Strength is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0AI3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1,219.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Carlsberg AS has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

Warning Sign:

Carlsberg AS displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

Carlsberg AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.75. Carlsberg AS's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.82. As of today, Carlsberg AS's Altman Z-Score is 1.57.


Carlsberg AS  (LTS:0AI3) 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.

Carlsberg AS has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Carlsberg AS Financial Strength Related Terms


LTS:0AI3 vs STZ, TAP: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Carlsberg AS'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.


Carlsberg AS Financial Strength vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carlsberg AS's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carlsberg AS's Financial Strength falls into.


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Carlsberg AS 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:

Carlsberg AS's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-1,623 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr6,094 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr61,452 Mil.

Carlsberg AS'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*6094/-1623
=3.75

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Carlsberg AS interest coverage is 4.44, which is low.

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

Carlsberg AS'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
=(9171 + 61452) / 86480
=0.82

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.

Carlsberg AS has a Z-score of 1.57, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.57 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 4 mean?
Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI3) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Carlsberg AS and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Carlsberg AS's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Carlsberg AS's Financial Strength too high?
Carlsberg AS's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Carlsberg AS has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlsberg AS's Financial Strength compare to STZ and TAP?
Carlsberg AS's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. Historically, Carlsberg AS's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Carlsberg AS and its competitors. Carlsberg AS's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsberg AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1,219.35, compared to a current price of kr1,070.00 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Carlsberg AS's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI3), the current Financial Strength is 4 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.

Is Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1,070.00 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1,219.35. GuruFocus considers Carlsberg AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0AI3:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: kr1,219.35 vs. price of kr1,070.00 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0AI3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carlsberg AS Business Description

Address J.C. Jacobsens Gade 1, Copenhagen, DNK, 1799
Carlsberg is the third-largest brewer in the world after Anheuser-Busch InBev and Heineken. It holds leading share in Scandinavia, western China, and several other markets in Asia. Its key brands include Carlsberg, 1664, Tuborg, Holsten, and Somersby. The company's 2025 beverage volume was split among Western Europe (42%), Eastern Europe and India (28%), and Asia (30%).
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