Kloeckner SE (LTS:0KVR) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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LTS:0KVR Kloeckner & Co SE LTS:0KVR
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Price €12.36
GF Value €5.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kloeckner SE Financial Strength?

Kloeckner SE LTS:0KVR 43 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KVR with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Kloeckner SE has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

Kloeckner SE did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Kloeckner SE's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.15. As of today, Kloeckner SE's Altman Z-Score is 2.38.


Kloeckner SE  (LTS:0KVR) 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.

Kloeckner SE has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Kloeckner SE Financial Strength Related Terms


LTS:0KVR vs NUE, STLD, RS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kloeckner SE'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.


Kloeckner SE Financial Strength vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kloeckner SE's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kloeckner SE's Financial Strength falls into.


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Kloeckner SE 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:

Kloeckner SE's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-14 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-138 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €864 Mil.

Kloeckner SE's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Kloeckner SE 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.

Kloeckner SE's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(120 + 864) / 6770.636
=0.15

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.

Kloeckner SE has a Z-score of 2.38, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Kloeckner SE 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 2.38 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 4 mean?
Kloeckner SE (LTS:0KVR) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Kloeckner SE and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Kloeckner SE's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Kloeckner SE's Financial Strength too high?
Kloeckner SE's current Financial Strength of 4 is 33% 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 9.00. Overall, Kloeckner SE has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kloeckner SE's Financial Strength compare to NUE and STLD?
Kloeckner SE's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Kloeckner SE's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Steel company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Steel 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 Kloeckner SE and its competitors. Kloeckner SE's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% 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 Kloeckner SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kloeckner SE (LTS:0KVR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.88, compared to a current price of €12.36 — trading 110.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Kloeckner SE's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 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 Kloeckner SE (LTS:0KVR), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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 Kloeckner SE (LTS:0KVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kloeckner SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.36 is trading 110.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.88. GuruFocus considers Kloeckner SE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0KVR:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €5.88 vs. price of €12.36 (110.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Kloeckner SE Business Description

Other Exchanges KLKNF:USAKCOd:UKKCO:Germany
Address Peter-Muller-Street 24, Dusseldorf, DEU, D-40468
Kloeckner & Co SE is a German-based steel and metal distributor, as well as an operator of steel service centers. It acts as a connecting link between steel producers and consumers. It provides customers with an optimized, end-to-end solution from procurement through logistics to prefabrication, including individual delivery and 24-hour service. It caters to industries like construction, consumer goods, metal transforming, transportation, machinery manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and others. The company has three operating segments: Kloeckner Metals Americas, and Kloeckner Metals Europe.
43GF Score

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