Copperbelt Energy (LUS:CECZ) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — 70% Below Median

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LUS:CECZ Copperbelt Energy Corp PLC LUS:CECZ
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What is Copperbelt Energy Financial Strength?

Copperbelt Energy LUS:CECZ 25 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates LUS:CECZ with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Copperbelt Energy 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.

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Copperbelt Energy Corp PLC shows strong financial strength.

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.

Copperbelt Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 199.97. Copperbelt Energy's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Copperbelt Energy's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


Copperbelt Energy  (LUS:CECZ) 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.

Copperbelt Energy 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.


Copperbelt Energy Financial Strength Related Terms


LUS:CECZ vs NEE, SO, DUK: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Copperbelt Energy'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.


Copperbelt Energy Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Copperbelt Energy's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Copperbelt Energy's Financial Strength falls into.


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Copperbelt Energy 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:

Copperbelt Energy's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ZMW0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ZMW1,556 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ZMW Mil.

Copperbelt Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Copperbelt Energy had no long-term debt (1).

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

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

Copperbelt Energy'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
=( + ) / 14432.032909307
=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.

Copperbelt Energy has a Z-score of 0.00, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy 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?
Copperbelt Energy (LUS:CECZ) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Copperbelt Energy and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Copperbelt Energy's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Copperbelt Energy's Financial Strength too high?
Copperbelt Energy's current Financial Strength of 3 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Copperbelt Energy has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copperbelt Energy's Financial Strength compare to NEE and SO?
Copperbelt Energy's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Copperbelt Energy's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Copperbelt Energy and its competitors. Copperbelt Energy's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Copperbelt Energy stock overvalued right now?
Copperbelt Energy (LUS:CECZ) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Copperbelt Energy's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Copperbelt Energy (LUS:CECZ), the current Financial Strength is 3 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.

Copperbelt Energy Business Description

Address Stand No. 3614, 23rd Avenue, P. O. Box 20819, Nkana East, Kitwe, ZMB
Copperbelt Energy Corp PLC is a Zambia-based electricity company. The company is engaged in the business of supply, transmission, distribution, and generation of electricity. The company is also a developer of energy infrastructure in Africa. The company operates through two segments: Sale of electricity and Wheeling services. In the Sale of Electricity segment, the company supplies electric power directly to its customers. In Wheeling Services, it charges other entities for using its transmission lines to deliver power to their retail and mining consumers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Sale of electricity segment.
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