Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Brenntag SE Financial Strength?

Brenntag SE LTS:0MPT -0.35% 80 Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0MPT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Brenntag SE has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

Brenntag SE's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.38. Brenntag SE's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.03. As of today, Brenntag SE's Altman Z-Score is 2.92.


Brenntag SE  (LTS:0MPT) 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.

Brenntag SE has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Brenntag SE Financial Strength Related Terms


LTS:0MPT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Brenntag 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.


Brenntag SE Financial Strength vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Brenntag 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:

Brenntag SE's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-42 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €310 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €451 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*310/-42
=7.38

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

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

Brenntag 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
=(137 + 451) / 17052
=0.03

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.

Brenntag SE has a Z-score of 2.92, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Brenntag 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 2.92 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 7 mean?
Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Brenntag SE's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is Brenntag SE's Financial Strength too high?
Brenntag SE's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brenntag SE's Financial Strength compare to LIN and SHW?
Brenntag SE's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Brenntag SE's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 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 Chemicals company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Chemicals 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. Brenntag SE's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brenntag SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.95, compared to a current price of €61.93 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 10 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 Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €61.93 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.95. GuruFocus considers Brenntag SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0MPT:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €58.95 vs. price of €61.93 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Brenntag SE Business Description

Address Messeallee 11, Essen, NW, DEU, 45131
Brenntag SE manufactures, distributes, and sells chemicals and chemical-based products. It operates in two reportable segments life science, material science and Specialties Other. Life science chemicals are used to produce cosmetics, food, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The material science chemicals are used to produce soaps and detergents, coatings, and paints as well as the extraction of oil and gas. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC.
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