Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (NSE:SWANDEF) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:SWANDEF Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd NSE:SWANDEF
33 GF Score
Price ₹2,573.80
GF Value ₹12,226.68
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Financial Strength?

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries NSE:SWANDEF -1.86% 33 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:SWANDEF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹12,226.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd 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.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.95. As of today, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries's Altman Z-Score is 3.05.


Swan Defence and Heavy Industries  (NSE:SWANDEF) 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.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Financial Strength Related Terms


NSE:SWANDEF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries'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.


Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Financial Strength vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Swan Defence and Heavy Industries's Financial Strength falls into.


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Swan Defence and Heavy Industries 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:

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-48 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-2,679 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹27,707 Mil.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries'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
=(167.716 + 27707.367) / 9451.116
=2.95

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.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries has a Z-score of 3.05, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.05 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 3 mean?
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (NSE:SWANDEF) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Swan Defence and Heavy Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries' Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Swan Defence and Heavy Industries' Financial Strength too high?
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries' current Financial Strength of 3 is near 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 6.00. Overall, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swan Defence and Heavy Industries' Financial Strength compare to SPCX and GE?
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries' 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Swan Defence and Heavy Industries and its competitors. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near 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 Swan Defence and Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (NSE:SWANDEF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹12,226.68, compared to a current price of ₹2,573.80 — trading 78.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (NSE:SWANDEF), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (NSE:SWANDEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹2,573.80 is trading 78.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹12,226.68. GuruFocus considers Swan Defence and Heavy Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SWANDEF:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹12,226.68 vs. price of ₹2,573.80 (78.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 533107:India
Address 10 J. N. Heredia Marg, 6 Feltham House, 2nd Floor, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400001
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd is mainly engaged in the construction of vessels, repairs, and refits of ships and rigs, and heavy engineering. The company has developed an integrated shipbuilding, ship and rig repair and conversion, ship production, offshore construction, and heavy engineering facility in Gujarat. The company has a large shipbuilding/repair infrastructure in India including the Dry Dock.
33GF Score

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