Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:TUGS Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc PHS:TUGS
57 GF Score
Price ₱1.07
GF Value ₱0.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Harbor Star Shipping Services Financial Strength?

Harbor Star Shipping Services PHS:TUGS -1.83% 57 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:TUGS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Harbor Star Shipping Services has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

Harbor Star Shipping Services's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.56. Harbor Star Shipping Services's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37. As of today, Harbor Star Shipping Services's Altman Z-Score is 0.56.


Harbor Star Shipping Services  (PHS:TUGS) 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.

Harbor Star Shipping Services has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Harbor Star Shipping Services Financial Strength Related Terms


Harbor Star Shipping Services Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Harbor Star Shipping Services'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.


Harbor Star Shipping Services Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Harbor Star Shipping Services's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harbor Star Shipping Services's Financial Strength falls into.


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Harbor Star Shipping Services 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:

Harbor Star Shipping Services's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-45 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱70 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱1,157 Mil.

Harbor Star Shipping Services'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*70.201/-44.975
=1.56

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Harbor Star Shipping Services Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

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

Harbor Star Shipping Services'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
=(2179.009 + 1156.936) / 2442.684
=1.37

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.

Harbor Star Shipping Services has a Z-score of 0.56, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.56 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 3 mean?
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Harbor Star Shipping Services' Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services' Financial Strength too high?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Harbor Star Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbor Star Shipping Services' Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Harbor Star Shipping Services' own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 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 Transportation company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Transportation 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services and its competitors. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.61, compared to a current price of ₱1.07 — trading 75.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Harbor Star Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 10 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱1.07 is trading 75.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.61. GuruFocus considers Harbor Star Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:TUGS:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱0.61 vs. price of ₱1.07 (75.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Harbor Star Shipping Services Business Description

Address 2224 A. Bonifacio Street corner Pres. Sergio Osmena Highway, Bangkal, Makati, PHL, 1233
Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc is an integrated maritime service provider. The service lines include harbor assistance, lighterage, towing, ship salvage, marine construction, repair, and maintenance works, wreck removal, firefighting, oil spill abatement and recovery, handling hazardous chemicals, ship and crew management, diving, and underwater marine works. Other marine services include oil and chemical spill response, diving and underwater work, and ship and crew management. The company operates in two segments: Harbor assistance and Renewable energy. It generates maximum revenue from the Harbor assistance segment.
57GF Score

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