Upson International (PHS:UPSON) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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PHS:UPSON Upson International Corp PHS:UPSON
52 GF Score
Price ₱0.70
GF Value ₱0.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Upson International Financial Strength?

Upson International PHS:UPSON 52 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:UPSON with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Upson International 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.

Upson International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.51. Upson International's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27. As of today, Upson International's Altman Z-Score is 2.64.


Upson International  (PHS:UPSON) 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.

Upson International has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Upson International Financial Strength Related Terms


PHS:UPSON vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Upson International'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.


Upson International Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Upson International's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Upson International's Financial Strength falls into.


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Upson International 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:

Upson International's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-54 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱135 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱163 Mil.

Upson International'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*134.914/-53.718
=2.51

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

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

Upson International'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
=(3220.759 + 163.451) / 12747.82
=0.27

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.

Upson International has a Z-score of 2.64, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Upson International 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 2.64 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?
Upson International (PHS:UPSON) 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 Upson International and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Upson International's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Upson International's Financial Strength too high?
Upson International'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 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Upson International has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upson International's Financial Strength compare to CASY and WSM?
Upson International's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Upson International's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Upson International and its competitors. Upson International'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 Upson International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upson International (PHS:UPSON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.98, compared to a current price of ₱0.70 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Upson International's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Upson International (PHS:UPSON), 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 Upson International (PHS:UPSON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upson International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.70 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.98. GuruFocus considers Upson International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:UPSON:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱0.98 vs. price of ₱0.70 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Upson International Business Description

Address 9th Avenue corner 34th Street, Unit 2308, 23rd Floor, Capital House Tower 1, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, PHL, 1635
Upson International Corp is engaged in the business of buying, selling, distributing, marketing, at wholesale and retail all kinds of goods, commodities, wares and merchandise such as but not limited to computer hardware equipment, telecommunications and other similar products. The company operates in two segments 1) Retail of information and communications technology (ICT) products. and 2) Retail of water filtration and purification devices. Key revenue is generated from ICT Products. The Group operates and generates revenue principally in the Philippines.
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