SOCLF (Pharos Energy) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Above Median

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SOCLF Pharos Energy PLC SOCLF
48 GF Score
Price $0.40
GF Value $0.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pharos Energy Financial Strength?

Pharos Energy SOCLF 48 Financial Strength is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates SOCLF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Pharos Energy has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Pharos Energy PLC 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.

Pharos Energy did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Pharos Energy's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00. As of today, Pharos Energy's Altman Z-Score is 0.97.


Pharos Energy  (OTCPK:SOCLF) 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.

Pharos Energy has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Pharos Energy Financial Strength Related Terms


SOCLF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pharos Energy'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.


Pharos Energy Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pharos Energy's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pharos Energy's Financial Strength falls into.


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Pharos Energy 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:

Pharos Energy's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-3.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.0 Mil.

Pharos Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Pharos Energy did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Pharos Energy's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 98
=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.

Pharos Energy has a Z-score of 0.97, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.97 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 8 mean?
Pharos Energy (SOCLF) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Pharos Energy and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Pharos Energy's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is Pharos Energy's Financial Strength too high?
Pharos Energy's current Financial Strength of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Pharos Energy has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pharos Energy's Financial Strength compare to COP and EOG?
Pharos Energy's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Pharos Energy's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Pharos Energy and its competitors. Pharos Energy's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above 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 Pharos Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharos Energy (SOCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.25, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Pharos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Pharos Energy (SOCLF), the current Financial Strength is 8 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pharos Energy (SOCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharos Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.25. GuruFocus considers Pharos Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOCLF:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.25 vs. price of $0.40 (60% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Pharos Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PHARl:UKPHAR:UKOCS1:Germany
Address 27/28 Eastcastle Street, Eastcastle House, London, GBR, W1W 8DH
Pharos Energy PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Its principal business activity being oil and gas exploration and production. The Groups operations are located in South East Asia and Egypt. It derives maximum revenue from South East Asia segment.
48GF Score

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