SSMMF (Samsung Life Insurance Co) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Samsung Life Insurance Co Financial Strength?

Samsung Life Insurance Co SSMMF 68 Financial Strength is 2 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SSMMF with a GF Score™ of 68/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Samsung Life Insurance Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd 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.

Samsung Life Insurance Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.35. Samsung Life Insurance Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Samsung Life Insurance Co  (OTCPK:SSMMF) 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.

Samsung Life Insurance Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Samsung Life Insurance Co Financial Strength Related Terms


Samsung Life Insurance Co 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:

Samsung Life Insurance Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-306.44 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16,696.25 Mil.

Samsung Life Insurance Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd interest coverage is 2.93, which is low.

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

Samsung Life Insurance Co'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 + 16696.253) / 22339.072
=0.75

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.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 2 mean?
Samsung Life Insurance Co (SSMMF) has a Financial Strength of 2 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 Samsung Life Insurance Co and its competitors.
Is Samsung Life Insurance Co's Financial Strength too high?
Samsung Life Insurance Co's current Financial Strength is 2. Overall, Samsung Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung Life Insurance Co's Financial Strength compare to AFL and MET?
Samsung Life Insurance Co's Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. 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 Insurance company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Insurance 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 Samsung Life Insurance Co and its competitors. Samsung Life Insurance Co's current Financial Strength is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung Life Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Samsung Life Insurance Co (SSMMF) has a current Financial Strength of 2. The current Financial Strength is 2. Samsung Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Samsung Life Insurance Co (SSMMF), the current Financial Strength is 2 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.

Samsung Life Insurance Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 032830:Korea
Address 11 Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, KOR, 06620
Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd is engaged in the life insurance business. It provides a broad mix of insurance, savings and financial services. Its offerings include life, health and pension insurance, along with property-related coverage. It also extends credit and mortgage loans, retirement products, trust services and investment management solutions. These services support customers in protecting their finances and planning for long-term growth across life, health, assets and retirement needs.