SWIM (Latham Group) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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GF Value $6.20
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What is Latham Group Financial Strength?

Latham Group SWIM -0.42% 74 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SWIM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Latham Group 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.

Latham Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Latham Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73. As of today, Latham Group's Altman Z-Score is 1.72.


Latham Group  (NAS:SWIM) 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.

Latham Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


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SWIM vs JBI, NX, LMB: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Latham 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.


Latham Group Financial Strength vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Latham Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Latham Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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Latham Group 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:

Latham Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $300.6 Mil.

Latham Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Latham Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Latham Group'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
=(41.042 + 300.616) / 469.26
=0.73

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.

Latham Group has a Z-score of 1.72, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.72 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 5 mean?
Latham Group (SWIM) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Latham Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Latham Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Latham Group's Financial Strength too high?
Latham Group'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, Latham Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latham Group's Financial Strength compare to JBI and NX?
Latham Group's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Latham Group'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 Construction company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Construction 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 Latham Group and its competitors. Latham Group'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 Latham Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham Group (SWIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.20, compared to a current price of $5.88 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Latham Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Latham Group (SWIM), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Latham Group (SWIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.88 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.20. GuruFocus considers Latham Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SWIM:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $6.20 vs. price of $5.88 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Latham Group Business Description

Address 787 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY, USA, 12110
Latham Group Inc is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools, liners, and covers in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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