Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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OISE:ISF Isfelag hfs OISE:ISF
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What is Isfelag hfs Financial Strength?

Isfelag hfs OISE:ISF -0.59% 54 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates OISE:ISF with a GF Score™ of 54/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Isfelag hfs has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Isfelag hfs shows strong financial strength.

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.

Isfelag hfs's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.20. Isfelag hfs's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57. As of today, Isfelag hfs's Altman Z-Score is 3.50.


Isfelag hfs  (OISE:ISF) 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.

Isfelag hfs has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Isfelag hfs Financial Strength Related Terms


OISE:ISF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Isfelag hfs'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.


Isfelag hfs Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Isfelag hfs's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Isfelag hfs's Financial Strength falls into.


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Isfelag hfs 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:

Isfelag hfs's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-288 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3,229 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr19,460 Mil.

Isfelag hfs'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*3228.714/-288.297
=11.20

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

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

Isfelag hfs'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
=(841.795 + 19460.202) / 35437.856
=0.57

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.

Isfelag hfs has a Z-score of 3.50, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.5 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 9 mean?
Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) has a Financial Strength of 9 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 Isfelag hfs and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Isfelag hfs' Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Isfelag hfs' Financial Strength too high?
Isfelag hfs' current Financial Strength of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Isfelag hfs has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Isfelag hfs' Financial Strength compare to KHC and GIS?
Isfelag hfs' Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Isfelag hfs' own Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Isfelag hfs and its competitors. Isfelag hfs's current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Isfelag hfs stock overvalued right now?
Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) has a current Financial Strength of 9. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Isfelag hfs' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF), the current Financial Strength is 9 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.

Isfelag hfs Business Description

Address Tangagata 1, Vestmannaeyjar, ISL, 900
Isfelag hfs is engaged in fishing and the processing of marine products. It is active in Iceland in the field of fishing and processing of pelagic species and production of fishmeal and fish oil and also produces sea-frozen seafood. Its products include COD fish, HADDOCK fish, SAITHE fish, CAPELIN fish, MACKEREL fish, HERRING fish etc.
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