NUVR (Nuvera Communications) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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NUVR Nuvera Communications Inc NUVR
61 GF Score
Price $17.05
GF Value $11.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nuvera Communications Financial Strength?

Nuvera Communications NUVR 61 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates NUVR with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Nuvera Communications 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:

Nuvera Communications Inc 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.

Nuvera Communications's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.88. Nuvera Communications's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.05. As of today, Nuvera Communications's Altman Z-Score is 1.23.


Nuvera Communications  (OTCPK:NUVR) 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.

Nuvera Communications 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.


Nuvera Communications Financial Strength Related Terms


NUVR vs ELWT, KVHI, CABO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Nuvera Communications'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.


Nuvera Communications Financial Strength vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Nuvera Communications's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuvera Communications's Financial Strength falls into.


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Nuvera Communications 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:

Nuvera Communications's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.96 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $141.76 Mil.

Nuvera Communications's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*2.611/-2.957
=0.88

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Nuvera Communications Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

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

Nuvera Communications's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(3.182 + 141.755) / 70.652
=2.05

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.

Nuvera Communications has a Z-score of 1.23, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.23 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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?
Nuvera Communications (NUVR) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Nuvera Communications and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Nuvera Communications' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Nuvera Communications' Financial Strength too high?
Nuvera Communications' current Financial Strength of 3 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Nuvera Communications has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuvera Communications' Financial Strength compare to ELWT and KVHI?
Nuvera Communications' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Nuvera Communications' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Nuvera Communications and its competitors. Nuvera Communications's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 40% 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 Nuvera Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuvera Communications (NUVR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.35, compared to a current price of $17.05 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Nuvera Communications' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Nuvera Communications (NUVR), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 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 Nuvera Communications (NUVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuvera Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.05 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.35. GuruFocus considers Nuvera Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NUVR:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $11.35 vs. price of $17.05 (50.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Nuvera Communications Business Description

Address 27 North Minnesota Street, New Ulm, MN, USA, 56073
Nuvera Communications Inc is a communications company. It provides Internet, digital TV, voice, and managed services such as web hosting and design, online file storage, and others. It generates its revenue in the form of local services, network access, video, data, A-CAM/FUSF, and others. The company operates in the Communications Segment. The Communications Segment consists of voice, data, and video communication services delivered to the customer over a fiber communications network. The Communications Segment derives its principal revenues from the provisioning of data and video services; voice service charges to its residential and business subscribers; and access charges to Interexchange Carriers (IXCs) for providing the carriers access to local phone networks.
61GF Score

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