Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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LTS:0GTO Kapsch TrafficCom AG LTS:0GTO
40 GF Score
Price €4.60
GF Value €41.44
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What is Kapsch TrafficCom AG Financial Strength?

Kapsch TrafficCom AG LTS:0GTO 40 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0GTO with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Kapsch TrafficCom AG 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.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30. As of today, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Altman Z-Score is 0.90.


Kapsch TrafficCom AG  (LTS:0GTO) 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.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Kapsch TrafficCom AG Financial Strength Related Terms


Kapsch TrafficCom AG Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Kapsch TrafficCom 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.


Kapsch TrafficCom AG Financial Strength vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Financial Strength falls into.


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Kapsch TrafficCom 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:

Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-23.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.7 Mil.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Kapsch TrafficCom AG's interest coverage with the available data.

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

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

Kapsch TrafficCom 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
=(117.220917 + 20.695549) / 461.088406
=0.30

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.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG has a Z-score of 0.90, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.9 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 3 mean?
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Financial Strength too high?
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Financial Strength of 3 is 40% 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 7.00. Overall, Kapsch TrafficCom AG has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Construction company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Construction 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 40% 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.44, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading 88.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 88.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.44. GuruFocus considers Kapsch TrafficCom AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0GTO:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €41.44 vs. price of €4.60 (88.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Kapsch TrafficCom AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BZ6:GermanyKTCG:Austria
Address Am Europlatz 2, Vienna, AUT, 1120
Kapsch TrafficCom AG is an Austria-based company which provides intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The company's operating segment includes Tolling and Traffic Management. It generates maximum revenue from the Tolling segment. Tolling segment comprises activities relating to the implementation and the technical and commercial operation of toll collection systems. Traffic Management segment primarily comprises activities relating to the implementation and operation of systems and solutions for controlling traffic and mobility behavior, as well as the relating components business. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe, Middle East, Africa and also has presence in Austria, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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