COL Financial Group (PHS:COL) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:COL COL Financial Group Inc PHS:COL
73 GF Score
Price ₱1.33
GF Value ₱1.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is COL Financial Group Financial Strength?

COL Financial Group PHS:COL 73 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:COL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

COL Financial Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

COL Financial Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 540.90. COL Financial Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03. As of today, COL Financial Group's Altman Z-Score is 0.85.


COL Financial Group  (PHS:COL) 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.

COL Financial Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


COL Financial Group Financial Strength Related Terms


PHS:COL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, COL Financial Group'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.


COL Financial Group Financial Strength vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, COL Financial Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COL Financial Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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COL Financial Group 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:

COL Financial Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱181 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱21 Mil.

COL Financial Group'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*180.661/-0.334
=540.90

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. COL Financial Group Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

COL Financial Group'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
=(17.562 + 20.79) / 1236.732
=0.03

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.

COL Financial Group has a Z-score of 0.85, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.85 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 7 mean?
COL Financial Group (PHS:COL) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 COL Financial Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, COL Financial Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is COL Financial Group's Financial Strength too high?
COL Financial Group's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, COL Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COL Financial Group's Financial Strength compare to MS and GS?
COL Financial Group's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, COL Financial Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Capital Markets 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 COL Financial Group and its competitors. COL Financial Group's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COL Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COL Financial Group (PHS:COL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.79, compared to a current price of ₱1.33 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. COL Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 COL Financial Group (PHS:COL), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 COL Financial Group (PHS:COL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COL Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱1.33 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.79. GuruFocus considers COL Financial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:COL:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱1.79 vs. price of ₱1.33 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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


COL Financial Group Business Description

Address Exchange Road, 24th Floor East Tower, Tektite Towers, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, PHL, 1605
COL Financial Group Inc is mainly engaged in offering stock brokerage and fund distribution services through internet technology. The Group also provides financial advice, gathers and distributes financial and investment information and statistics, and acts as a financial, commercial, or business representative. It operates through two segments: stockbrokerage services, which generate maximum revenue and pertain to the Group's stockbrokerage companies, mainly the Parent Company and COLHK; and others, which pertain to subsidiaries other than COLHK, including CIMI, an asset management firm, and CEIUMF and CSGEUMF, which are unitized funds. The Group generates maximum revenue from the Philippines.
73GF Score

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