HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:HLEGLAS HLE Glascoat Ltd NSE:HLEGLAS
92 GF Score
Price ₹379.60
GF Value ₹622.20
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is HLE Glascoat Financial Strength?

HLE Glascoat NSE:HLEGLAS -20.00% 92 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:HLEGLAS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹622.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

HLE Glascoat 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.

HLE Glascoat's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.84. HLE Glascoat's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22. As of today, HLE Glascoat's Altman Z-Score is 3.87.


HLE Glascoat  (NSE:HLEGLAS) 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.

HLE Glascoat has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


HLE Glascoat Financial Strength Related Terms


NSE:HLEGLAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, HLE Glascoat'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.


HLE Glascoat Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HLE Glascoat's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HLE Glascoat 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:

HLE Glascoat's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-87 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹332 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,281 Mil.

HLE Glascoat'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*332.286/-86.587
=3.84

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

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

HLE Glascoat'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
=(2194.841 + 1281.204) / 15667.628
=0.22

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.

HLE Glascoat has a Z-score of 3.87, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.87 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?
HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS) 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 HLE Glascoat and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, HLE Glascoat's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is HLE Glascoat's Financial Strength too high?
HLE Glascoat'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 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, HLE Glascoat has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HLE Glascoat's Financial Strength compare to GEV and ETN?
HLE Glascoat's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, HLE Glascoat's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Products 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 HLE Glascoat and its competitors. HLE Glascoat'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 HLE Glascoat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹622.20, compared to a current price of ₹379.60 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. HLE Glascoat's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS), 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 HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLE Glascoat stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹379.60 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹622.20. GuruFocus considers HLE Glascoat to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HLEGLAS:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹622.20 vs. price of ₹379.60 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs

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


HLE Glascoat Business Description

Other Exchanges 522215:India
Address Vitthal Udyognagar, Phase - IV, H - 106, G.I.D.C. Estate, District Anand, Anand, GJ, IND, 388121
HLE Glascoat Ltd is a process equipment manufacturer and a solution provider to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The company mainly manufactures filtration, glass-lined, and drying equipment. Its product portfolio comprises reactors, receivers, storage tanks, columns, agitators, agitated filters and dryers, rotary vacuum paddle dryers, other chemical process equipment, and related spares and accessories. The company's operating segments are: Filtration, drying and other equipment; Glass-lined equipment; and Heat transfer equipment. Maximum revenue is generated from its glass-lined equipment business. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India, and also exports its products to other markets.
92GF Score

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