SOSSF (Sonae SGPS) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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Price $0.70
GF Value $0.46
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What is Sonae SGPS Financial Strength?

Sonae SGPS SOSSF 89 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SOSSF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.46. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Sonae SGPS has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

Sonae SGPS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.95. Sonae SGPS's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37. As of today, Sonae SGPS's Altman Z-Score is 1.44.


Sonae SGPS  (OTCPK:SOSSF) 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.

Sonae SGPS has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Sonae SGPS Financial Strength Related Terms


SOSSF vs KR, SFM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sonae SGPS'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.


Sonae SGPS Financial Strength vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sonae SGPS's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonae SGPS's Financial Strength falls into.


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Sonae SGPS 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:

Sonae SGPS's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-50 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $97 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,091 Mil.

Sonae SGPS'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*97.257/-49.892
=1.95

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

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

Sonae SGPS'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
=(625.475 + 4091.22) / 12648.176
=0.37

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.

Sonae SGPS has a Z-score of 1.44, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.44 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 4 mean?
Sonae SGPS (SOSSF) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Sonae SGPS and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Sonae SGPS's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Sonae SGPS's Financial Strength too high?
Sonae SGPS's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Sonae SGPS has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonae SGPS's Financial Strength compare to KR and SFM?
Sonae SGPS's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Sonae SGPS's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 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 - Defensive company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Sonae SGPS and its competitors. Sonae SGPS's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonae SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Sonae SGPS (SOSSF) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.46, compared to a current price of $0.70 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Sonae SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Sonae SGPS (SOSSF), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Sonae SGPS (SOSSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonae SGPS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.70 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.46.

Key valuation signals for SOSSF:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.46 vs. price of $0.70 (52.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Sonae SGPS Business Description

Address Lugar do Espido, Via Norte, Apartado 1011, Maia, PRT, 4470-909
Sonae SGPS SA is a retail company that manages a variety of business portfolios, including food, sports goods, clothing & apparel, financial services, electronics, technology, and telecommunication. The company's business is divided into segments based on the business offerings: MC, Worten, Musti, Bright Pixel, Sierra, and NOS. The MC business segment, which generates maximum of the company's revenue, deals in the Portuguese food retail market and also operates in complementary businesses to retail activities, as well as in the health and beauty retail sector in Portugal and Spain. The company operates earns majority of its revenue in Portugal, while it also has its presence in Nordic Countries, Spain, Netherlands, Romania, France, Italy, England, and Rest of the World.
89GF Score

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