London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:LSEN London Stock Exchange Group PLC MEX:LSEN
84 GF Score
Price MXN2,063.00
GF Value MXN2,648.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is London Stock Exchange Group Financial Strength?

London Stock Exchange Group MEX:LSEN +2.64% 84 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:LSEN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,648.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

London Stock Exchange Group 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.

London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.83. London Stock Exchange Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.36. As of today, London Stock Exchange Group's Altman Z-Score is 0.06.


London Stock Exchange Group  (MEX:LSEN) 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.

London Stock Exchange Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


London Stock Exchange Group Financial Strength Related Terms


MEX:LSEN vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, London Stock Exchange Group'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.


London Stock Exchange Group Financial Strength vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, London Stock Exchange Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where London Stock Exchange Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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London Stock Exchange Group 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:

London Stock Exchange Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-4,862 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN33,200 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN237,167 Mil.

London Stock Exchange Group'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*33199.631/-4862.455
=6.83

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

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

London Stock Exchange Group'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
=(77171.111 + 237166.808) / 231955.374
=1.36

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.

London Stock Exchange Group has a Z-score of 0.06, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.06 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?
London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) 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 London Stock Exchange Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, London Stock Exchange Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is London Stock Exchange Group's Financial Strength too high?
London Stock Exchange Group's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, London Stock Exchange Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Stock Exchange Group's Financial Strength compare to SPGI and CME?
London Stock Exchange Group's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, London Stock Exchange Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Capital Markets 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 London Stock Exchange Group and its competitors. London Stock Exchange Group's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is London Stock Exchange Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,648.36, compared to a current price of MXN2,063.00 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. London Stock Exchange Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN), 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 London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Stock Exchange Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,063.00 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,648.36. GuruFocus considers London Stock Exchange Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:LSEN:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,648.36 vs. price of MXN2,063.00 (22.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


London Stock Exchange Group Business Description

Address 10 Paternoster Square, London, GBR, EC4M 7LS
London Stock Exchange Group is a fully integrated financial exchange company covering the financial market value chain from primary and secondary markets across multiple asset classes over data, index, and analytics down to clearing and post-trading reporting. With the acquisition of Refinitiv, LSEG generates about two-thirds of its revenue from data and analytics including its FTSE Russell and WM/Refinitiv benchmarks as well as data feeds and terminals. The group is also a majority shareholder in Tradeweb, one of the dominant global fixed-income trading venues, as well as LCH, the largest clearinghouse for over-the-counter swaps globally.
84GF Score

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