MSB (Mesabi Trust) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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MSB Mesabi Trust MSB
70 GF Score
Price $23.15
GF Value $18.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Mesabi Trust Financial Strength?

Mesabi Trust MSB -3.26% 70 Financial Strength is 10 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates MSB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Mesabi Trust has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Mesabi Trust 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.

Mesabi Trust has no long-term debt (1). Mesabi Trust's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Mesabi Trust's Altman Z-Score is 55.44.

(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.


Mesabi Trust  (NYSE:MSB) 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.

Mesabi Trust has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Mesabi Trust Financial Strength Related Terms


MSB vs FRD, INHD, LUD: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Mesabi Trust'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.


Mesabi Trust Financial Strength vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mesabi Trust's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mesabi Trust 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:

Mesabi Trust's Interest Expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.08 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

Mesabi Trust's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

Mesabi Trust had no long-term debt (1).

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

Good Sign:

Mesabi Trust has no debt.

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

Mesabi Trust's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 8.312
=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.

Mesabi Trust has a Z-score of 55.44, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 55.44 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 10 mean?
Mesabi Trust (MSB) has a Financial Strength of 10 as of Apr. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Mesabi Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Mesabi Trust's Financial Strength has ranged from 9.00 to 10.00.
Is Mesabi Trust's Financial Strength too high?
Mesabi Trust's current Financial Strength of 10 is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Mesabi Trust has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesabi Trust's Financial Strength compare to FRD and INHD?
Mesabi Trust's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Mesabi Trust's own Financial Strength has ranged from 9.00 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 Steel company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Steel 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 Mesabi Trust and its competitors. Mesabi Trust's current Financial Strength is 10, which is near 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 Mesabi Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust (MSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.72, compared to a current price of $23.15 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Mesabi Trust's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB), the current Financial Strength is 10 as of Apr. 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.15 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.72. GuruFocus considers Mesabi Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSB:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: $18.72 vs. price of $23.15 (23.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Mesabi Trust Business Description

Address c/o Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas Trust & Agency Services, 1 Columbus Circle, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Mesabi Trust operates as a royalty trust in the United States. The company is involved in the conservation and protection of its assets. The company's principally wholly-owned segment is the iron ore mining segment, which generates income from the Peter Mitchell Mine, an iron mine located near Babbitt, Minnesota, at the northeastern end of the Mesabi Iron Range.
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