Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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STC:PPC Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC STC:PPC
75 GF Score
Price ₫9,040.00
GF Value ₫11,947.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC Financial Strength?

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC STC:PPC -1.09% 75 Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates STC:PPC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫11,947.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC 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.

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5,992.53. Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Altman Z-Score is 3.93.


Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC  (STC:PPC) 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.

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC Financial Strength Related Terms


STC:PPC vs CEG, VST, NRG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC'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.


Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC Financial Strength vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Financial Strength falls into.


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Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC 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:

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫26,499 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫0 Mil.

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC'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*26498.968/-4.422
=5,992.53

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

Good Sign:

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC has no debt.

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

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC'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 + 0) / 7192722.628
=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.

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC has a Z-score of 3.93, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.93 is strong.

* 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 10 mean?
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) has a Financial Strength of 10 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Financial Strength too high?
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's current Financial Strength of 10 is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Financial Strength compare to CEG and VST?
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Historically, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC'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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC and its competitors. Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫11,947.89, compared to a current price of ₫9,040.00 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC), the current Financial Strength is 10 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫9,040.00 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫11,947.89. GuruFocus considers Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:PPC:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: ₫11,947.89 vs. price of ₫9,040.00 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC Business Description

Address Km28, QL18, Pha Lai Ward, Hai Duong Province, Chi Linh, VNM
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC operates as a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam. It is engaged in the operation, maintenance, and management of the thermal power plant in Hai Duong Province for electricity generation and distribution.
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