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Reading International has the Financial Strength Rank of 1. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.
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Reading International 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.
Reading International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.73.
Reading International's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.33.
As of today, Reading International's Altman Z-Score is -0.13.
Reading International (NAS:RDI) 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.
Reading International has the Financial Strength Rank of 1. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.
Reading International Financial Strength Related Terms
RDI vs GAIA, CRSF, CNVS: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Reading 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.
Reading International Financial Strength vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Reading International's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reading International'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.
Reading International has a Z-score of -0.13, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of -0.13 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.
Reading International (RDI) has a Financial Strength of 1 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Reading International and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Reading International's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is Reading International's Financial Strength too high?
Reading International's current Financial Strength of 1 is 67% below 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, Reading International has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reading International's Financial Strength compare to GAIA and CRSF?
Reading International's Financial Strength of 1 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Reading International's 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Reading International and its competitors. Reading International's current Financial Strength is 1, which is 67% below 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 Reading International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reading International (RDI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.54, compared to a current price of $1.75 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 1, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Reading International's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Reading International (RDI), the current Financial Strength is 1 as of Jun. 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 Reading International (RDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reading International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.75 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.54.
GuruFocus considers Reading International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RDI:
Financial Strength: 1 (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: $1.54 vs. price of $1.75 (13.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Reading International Inc is a diversified company, engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of multiplex cinemas and retail and commercial real estate in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through two segments: the Cinema segment includes Reading Cinemas, Angelika Film Center, Consolidated Theatres, and City Cinemas; the Real Estate segment includes real estate development and the rental or licensing of retail, commercial and live theater assets.
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