Access Hldgs (NSA:ACCESSCORP) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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NSA:ACCESSCORP Access Hldgs PLC NSA:ACCESSCORP
49 GF Score
Price ₦26.95
GF Value ₦28.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Access Hldgs Financial Strength?

Access Hldgs NSA:ACCESSCORP -0.74% 49 Financial Strength is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates NSA:ACCESSCORP with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦28.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Access Hldgs has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Access Hldgs PLC displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Access Hldgs's interest coverage with the available data. Access Hldgs's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.93. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Access Hldgs  (NSA:ACCESSCORP) 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.

Access Hldgs has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Access Hldgs Financial Strength Related Terms

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Access Hldgs 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:

Access Hldgs's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦-556,172 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦2,711,094 Mil.

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

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Access Hldgs PLC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Access Hldgs'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
=(0 + 2711094) / 2908968
=0.93

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.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 2 mean?
Access Hldgs (NSA:ACCESSCORP) has a Financial Strength of 2 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 Access Hldgs and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Access Hldgs' Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Access Hldgs' Financial Strength too high?
Access Hldgs' current Financial Strength of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Access Hldgs has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Access Hldgs' Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Access Hldgs' Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Access Hldgs' own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 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 Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks 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 Access Hldgs and its competitors. Access Hldgs's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Access Hldgs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Hldgs (NSA:ACCESSCORP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦28.06, compared to a current price of ₦26.95 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Access Hldgs' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Access Hldgs (NSA:ACCESSCORP), the current Financial Strength is 2 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 Access Hldgs (NSA:ACCESSCORP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Hldgs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₦26.95 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₦28.06. GuruFocus considers Access Hldgs to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:ACCESSCORP:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: ₦28.06 vs. price of ₦26.95 (4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Access Hldgs Business Description

Address Prince Alaba Oniru Street, Plot 14/15, Oniru Estate, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
Access Hldgs PLC is a multinational financial services company that offers commercial banking, lending, payment, insurance, and asset management services. The Company's business segments include banking, consumer lending, payment services, insurance brokerage and pension funds administration. The company operates in Coporate, Commericial, Banks, and Others. The company operates in Nigeria, Rest of africa, and Europe.
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