The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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NSE:FACT The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd NSE:FACT
72 GF Score
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GF Value ₹1,447.35
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What is The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Financial Strength?

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore NSE:FACT -0.44% 72 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:FACT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,447.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore 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.

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67. As of today, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Altman Z-Score is 7.80.


The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore  (NSE:FACT) 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.

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Financial Strength Related Terms


NSE:FACT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore'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.


The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Financial Strength vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Financial Strength falls into.


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The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore 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:

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-643 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹362 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹308 Mil.

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore'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*361.6/-643.1
=0.56

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

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

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore'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
=(39546.696 + 307.813) / 59354
=0.67

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.

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore has a Z-score of 7.80, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 7.8 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 4 mean?
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Financial Strength too high?
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Financial Strength compare to CTVA and CF?
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. Historically, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Agriculture 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore and its competitors. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,447.35, compared to a current price of ₹839.40 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹839.40 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,447.35. GuruFocus considers The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:FACT:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,447.35 vs. price of ₹839.40 (42% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

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


The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Business Description

Other Exchanges 590024:India
Address Eloor, Udyogamandal, Kochi, KL, IND, 683501
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and petrochemicals, engineering consultancy and design, and fabrication and erection of industrial equipment. The company has two segments: Fertilizer and Petrochemical. The Fertilizer segment includes Ammonium Phosphate (Factamfos), Zincated Factamfos, Ammonium Sulphate, MOP, NPK 15:15:15, and Organic Manures, while the Petrochemical segment includes Caprolactam. The majority of its revenue is generated from the fertilizers segment.
72GF Score

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