Masco (MEX:MAS) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:MAS Masco Corp MEX:MAS
87 GF Score
Price MXN1,559.10
GF Value MXN1,437.74
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What is Masco Financial Strength?

Masco MEX:MAS 87 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:MAS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,437.74. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Masco has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Masco's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.19. Masco's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43. As of today, Masco's Altman Z-Score is 4.17.


Masco  (MEX:MAS) 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.

Masco has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Masco Financial Strength Related Terms


MEX:MAS vs CSL, MAIR, LII: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Masco'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.


Masco Financial Strength vs Construction Industry

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

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


MEX:MAS
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Masco 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:

Masco's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-469 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,716 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN57,218 Mil.

Masco's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5716.366/-468.85
=12.19

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

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

Masco'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
=(2326.218 + 57217.757) / 138346.876
=0.43

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.

Masco has a Z-score of 4.17, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.17 is strong.

* 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 5 mean?
Masco (MEX:MAS) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Masco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Masco's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Masco's Financial Strength too high?
Masco's current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Masco has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Masco's Financial Strength compare to CSL and MAIR?
Masco's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Masco's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 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 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 Masco and its competitors. Masco's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near 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 Masco stock overvalued right now?
Masco (MEX:MAS) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,437.74, compared to a current price of MXN1,559.10 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Masco's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Masco (MEX:MAS), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Masco (MEX:MAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Masco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,559.10 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,437.74.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MAS:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,437.74 vs. price of MXN1,559.10 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Masco Business Description

Other Exchanges MAS:USA0JZ1:UKMSQ:Germany
Address 17450 College Parkway, Livonia, MI, USA, 48152
Masco is a global manufacturer of branded home improvement products, with a focus on plumbing fixtures (70% of revenue) and decorative architectural coatings (30% of revenue). The company primarily serves the repair and remodel market, with products such as faucets, showerheads, and paint sold through retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Delta, Hansgrohe, and Behr.
87GF Score

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