PIM (Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Financial Strength?

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust PIM -0.33% 27 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates PIM with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 27/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust 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.

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust  (NYSE:PIM) 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.

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Financial Strength Related Terms


PIM vs GNT, DFDV, MHF: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust'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.


Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Financial Strength vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Financial Strength falls into.


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Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust 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:

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.63 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust had no long-term debt (1).

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

Good Sign:

Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust has no debt.

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

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust'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
=(0 + 0) / 11.490894
=0.00

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.

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust has a Z-score of 0.00, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy 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?
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Financial Strength too high?
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust'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 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Financial Strength compare to GNT and DFDV?
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust and its competitors. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust'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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) has a current Financial Strength of 7. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM), 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.

Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Business Description

Address 100 Federal Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02110
Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust is a closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to provide high current income and relative stability of net asset value. The fund pursues its goal by investing in U.S. high-grade, high-yield, and international fixed-income securities with limited maturities. The fund's portfolio includes the United States Government and agency mortgage obligations; mortgage-backed securities; corporate bonds and notes, and foreign government and agency bonds and notes.
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