Bevest ASA (OSL:BINT) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Bevest ASA Financial Strength?

Bevest ASA OSL:BINT -0.43% 54 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates OSL:BINT with a GF Score™ of 54/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Bevest ASA 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.

Bevest ASA did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Bevest ASA's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81. As of today, Bevest ASA's Altman Z-Score is 0.86.


Bevest ASA  (OSL:BINT) 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.

Bevest ASA has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Bevest ASA Financial Strength Related Terms


OSL:BINT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Bevest ASA'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.


Bevest ASA Financial Strength vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bevest ASA's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bevest ASA's Financial Strength falls into.


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Bevest ASA 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:

Bevest ASA's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-263 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr7,260 Mil.

Bevest ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Bevest ASA 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.

Bevest ASA'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
=(692.8 + 7259.7) / 9818.4
=0.81

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.

Bevest ASA has a Z-score of 0.86, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.86 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 4 mean?
Bevest ASA (OSL:BINT) 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 Bevest ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Bevest ASA's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Bevest ASA's Financial Strength too high?
Bevest ASA's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Bevest ASA has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bevest ASA's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Bevest ASA's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Bevest ASA'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 Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management 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 Bevest ASA and its competitors. Bevest ASA's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bevest ASA stock overvalued right now?
Bevest ASA (OSL:BINT) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Bevest ASA's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Bevest ASA (OSL:BINT), 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.

Bevest ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges 0N0L:UK5FM0:Germany
Address Dyre Halses gate 1A, Trondheim, NOR, 7042
Bevest ASA is engaged in investment and ownership activities in sectors including industrial production, real estate, and seafood. It operates through portfolio companies across multiple countries and follows a long-term ownership approach in managing its investments.
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