PBKOF (Pollard Banknote) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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72 GF Score
Price $12.44
GF Value $20.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Pollard Banknote Financial Strength?

Pollard Banknote PBKOF -0.24% 72 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates PBKOF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pollard Banknote has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Pollard Banknote did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Pollard Banknote's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30. As of today, Pollard Banknote's Altman Z-Score is 2.57.


Pollard Banknote  (OTCPK:PBKOF) 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.

Pollard Banknote has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Pollard Banknote Financial Strength Related Terms


PBKOF vs FLUT, DKNG, SGHC: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Pollard Banknote'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.


Pollard Banknote Financial Strength vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pollard Banknote's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pollard Banknote's Financial Strength falls into.


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Pollard Banknote 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:

Pollard Banknote's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $119.8 Mil.

Pollard Banknote's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Pollard Banknote 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.

Pollard Banknote'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
=(4.168 + 119.789) / 412.94
=0.30

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.

Pollard Banknote has a Z-score of 2.57, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Pollard Banknote is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.57 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 5 mean?
Pollard Banknote (PBKOF) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Pollard Banknote and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Pollard Banknote's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Pollard Banknote's Financial Strength too high?
Pollard Banknote's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Pollard Banknote has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pollard Banknote's Financial Strength compare to FLUT and DKNG?
Pollard Banknote's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. Historically, Pollard Banknote's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Pollard Banknote and its competitors. Pollard Banknote's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pollard Banknote stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pollard Banknote (PBKOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.54, compared to a current price of $12.44 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Pollard Banknote's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Pollard Banknote (PBKOF), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Pollard Banknote (PBKOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pollard Banknote stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.44 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.54. GuruFocus considers Pollard Banknote to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PBKOF:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $20.54 vs. price of $12.44 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Pollard Banknote Business Description

Other Exchanges 67L:GermanyPBL:Canada
Address 140 Otter Street, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3T 0M8
Pollard Banknote Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sale of lottery and charitable gaming products throughout the world. Its operating segments are Lotteries, charitable gaming, Retail and eGaming systems. The company has one reportable segment, which comprises its four operating segments which includes Lotteries, Charitable gaming, eGaming systems, and Retail. The company has its geographic presence in Canada, United States and International. It generates majority of its revenue from United States.
72GF Score

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