ST (Sensata Technologies Holding) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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ST Sensata Technologies Holding PLC ST
77 GF Score
Price $42.37
GF Value $34.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sensata Technologies Holding Financial Strength?

Sensata Technologies Holding ST +1.04% 77 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates ST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sensata Technologies Holding has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Sensata Technologies Holding's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.99. Sensata Technologies Holding's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.62. As of today, Sensata Technologies Holding's Altman Z-Score is 2.45.


Sensata Technologies Holding  (NYSE:ST) 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.

Sensata Technologies Holding has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Sensata Technologies Holding Financial Strength Related Terms


ST vs NOVT, ESE, VNT: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding'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.


Sensata Technologies Holding Financial Strength vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding's Financial Strength falls into.


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Sensata Technologies Holding 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:

Sensata Technologies Holding's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-33 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $164 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,443 Mil.

Sensata Technologies Holding's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*163.7/-32.8
=4.99

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

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

Sensata Technologies Holding's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(2.4 + 2442.5) / 3962.4
=0.62

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.

Sensata Technologies Holding has a Z-score of 2.45, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Sensata Technologies Holding is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.45 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 5 mean?
Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Sensata Technologies Holding's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's Financial Strength too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current Financial Strength of 5 is near 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 6.00. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's Financial Strength compare to NOVT and ESE?
Sensata Technologies Holding's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Sensata Technologies Holding's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 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 Hardware company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Hardware 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. Sensata Technologies Holding's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near 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 Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.35, compared to a current price of $42.37 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.37 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.35. GuruFocus considers Sensata Technologies Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ST:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $34.35 vs. price of $42.37 (23.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Sensata Technologies Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges S94:Germany
Address 529 Pleasant Street, Attleboro, MA, USA, 02703
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
77GF Score

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