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LMGPHS:LMG 20 Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:LMG with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.
LMG has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.
Good Sign:
LMG Corp 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.
LMG has no long-term debt (1).
As of today, LMG's Altman Z-Score is 48387.92.
(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
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.
LMG has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.
LMG Financial Strength Related Terms
PHS:LMG vs DOW: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LMG'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.
LMG Financial Strength vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LMG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LMG's Financial Strength falls into.
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:
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.
LMG has a Z-score of 48387.92, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.
Good Sign:
Altman Z-score of 48387.92 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.
LMG (PHS:LMG) has a Financial Strength of 10 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 LMG and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, LMG's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is LMG's Financial Strength too high?
LMG's current Financial Strength of 10 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, LMG has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LMG's Financial Strength compare to DOW?
LMG's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, LMG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 Chemicals company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Chemicals 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 LMG and its competitors. LMG's current Financial Strength is 10, which is 11% above 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 LMG stock overvalued right now?
LMG (PHS:LMG) has a current Financial Strength of 10. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. LMG's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 2 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 LMG (PHS:LMG), the current Financial Strength is 10 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.
LMG Corp is currently reviewing its options regarding investments in various business opportunities involved in the infrastructure and heavy equipment industries. The chemicals includes caustic soda, sulfur and other industrial chemicals.
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