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Simon Property Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. 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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Simon Property Group 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.
Simon Property Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.93.
Simon Property Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.11.
As of today, Simon Property Group's Altman Z-Score is 1.75.
Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) 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.
Simon Property Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.
Simon Property Group Financial Strength Related Terms
SPG vs O, KIM, REG: Financial Strength Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Simon Property Group'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.
Simon Property Group Financial Strength vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Simon Property Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simon Property Group'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.
Simon Property Group has a Z-score of 1.75, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 1.75 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.
Simon Property Group (SPG) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Simon Property Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Simon Property Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Simon Property Group's Financial Strength too high?
Simon Property Group's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Simon Property Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simon Property Group's Financial Strength compare to O and KIM?
Simon Property Group's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Simon Property Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 REITs company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the REITs 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 Simon Property Group and its competitors. Simon Property Group's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near 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 Simon Property Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simon Property Group (SPG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $196.68, compared to a current price of $222.48 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Simon Property Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Simon Property Group (SPG), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Simon Property Group (SPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simon Property Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $222.48 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $196.68.
GuruFocus considers Simon Property Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SPG:
Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: $196.68 vs. price of $222.48 (13.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simon Property Group is the largest retail real estate investment trust in the United States. Its portfolio includes an interest in 254 properties: 114 traditional malls, 108 premium outlets, 14 Mills centers (a combination of a traditional mall, outlet center, and big-box retailers), six lifestyle centers, and 12 other retail properties. Simon's portfolio averaged $736 in sales per square foot over the trailing 12 months. The company also owns a 22% interest in Klépierre, a European retail company with investments in shopping centers in 14 countries, and joint-venture interests in 33 premium outlets across 14 countries.
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