Borgestad ASA (OSL:BOR) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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What is Borgestad ASA Financial Strength?

Borgestad ASA OSL:BOR 64 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates OSL:BOR with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of kr16.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Borgestad ASA has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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.

Borgestad ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.10. Borgestad ASA's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.40. As of today, Borgestad ASA's Altman Z-Score is 1.57.


Borgestad ASA  (OSL:BOR) 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.

Borgestad ASA has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Borgestad ASA Financial Strength Related Terms


OSL:BOR vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Borgestad 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.


Borgestad ASA Financial Strength vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Borgestad ASA's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Borgestad 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:

Borgestad ASA's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr42 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr387 Mil.

Borgestad ASA'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*42.384/-6.953
=6.10

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

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

Borgestad ASA'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
=(107.095 + 387.279) / 1241.38
=0.40

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.

Borgestad ASA has a Z-score of 1.57, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.57 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 6 mean?
Borgestad ASA (OSL:BOR) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Borgestad ASA and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Borgestad ASA's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Borgestad ASA's Financial Strength too high?
Borgestad ASA's current Financial Strength of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Borgestad ASA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Borgestad ASA's Financial Strength compare to CRH and VMC?
Borgestad ASA's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Borgestad ASA's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 a Building Materials company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Building Materials 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 Borgestad ASA and its competitors. Borgestad ASA's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 50% above 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 Borgestad ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borgestad ASA (OSL:BOR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr16.34, compared to a current price of kr16.50 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Borgestad ASA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Borgestad ASA (OSL:BOR), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Borgestad ASA (OSL:BOR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borgestad ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr16.50 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr16.34. GuruFocus considers Borgestad ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:BOR:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: kr16.34 vs. price of kr16.50 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Borgestad ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges 0DTO:UK
Address Fornebuveien 1, Lysaker, NOR, 1366
Borgestad ASA is an investment company engaged in the real estate and refractory businesses. The Group has three operating segments: Real Estate, Refractory, and Other Activities. The Real Estate segment consists mainly of the Agora Bytom shopping center in Bytom, Poland. The Refractory segment develops, manufactures, and delivers refractory products, installations, and concept solutions to industrial customers through the Hoganas Borgestad Group. Its refractory materials are used to protect industrial production equipment exposed to high temperatures. The Other Activities segment includes operations in Borgestad ASA and its holding companies. Geographically, the company derives key revenue from Sweden, followed by Norway, Finland, and other regions.
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