MITK (Mitek Systems) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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MITK Mitek Systems Inc MITK
80 GF Score
Price $18.56
GF Value $11.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Mitek Systems Financial Strength?

Mitek Systems MITK +0.22% 80 Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates MITK with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Mitek Systems has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Mitek Systems Inc 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.

Mitek Systems's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.01. Mitek Systems's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.24. As of today, Mitek Systems's Altman Z-Score is 5.42.


Mitek Systems  (NAS:MITK) 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.

Mitek Systems has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Mitek Systems Financial Strength Related Terms


MITK vs DJCO, PD, RSKD: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Mitek Systems'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.


Mitek Systems Financial Strength vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Mitek Systems's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mitek Systems 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:

Mitek Systems's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $47.9 Mil.

Mitek Systems'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*11.544/-0.721
=16.01

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

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

Mitek Systems'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
=(3.726 + 47.949) / 216.152
=0.24

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.

Mitek Systems has a Z-score of 5.42, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.42 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 8 mean?
Mitek Systems (MITK) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 Mitek Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Mitek Systems' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Mitek Systems' Financial Strength too high?
Mitek Systems' current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Mitek Systems has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitek Systems' Financial Strength compare to DJCO and PD?
Mitek Systems' Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Mitek Systems' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 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 a Software company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Software 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 Mitek Systems and its competitors. Mitek Systems's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitek Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitek Systems (MITK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.51, compared to a current price of $18.56 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Mitek Systems' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Mitek Systems (MITK), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 Mitek Systems (MITK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitek Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.56 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.51. GuruFocus considers Mitek Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MITK:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $11.51 vs. price of $18.56 (61.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Mitek Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges 0K1W:UKMKQ:Germany
Address 770 First Avenue, Suite 425, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
Mitek Systems Inc is engaged in the development, sale, and service of proprietary software solutions related to mobile imaging. The firm is a software development company with expertise in artificial intelligence, and machine learning. It serves more than 7,900 financial services organizations, financial technology (fintech) brands, telecommunications companies, and marketplace brands across the globe. The company's Mobile Deposit solution is used by consumers for mobile check deposits. The company's Mobile Verify verifies a user's identity online, enabling organizations to build safer digital communities, whereas CheckReader enables financial institutions to automatically extract data from a check image received across any deposit channel - branch, ATM, RDC, and mobile.
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