SWSSF (Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SWSSF Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc SWSSF
75 GF Score
Price $4.20
GF Value $3.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Financial Strength?

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee SWSSF +6.60% 75 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SWSSF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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.

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.54. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47. As of today, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Altman Z-Score is 1.92.


Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee  (OTCPK:SWSSF) 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.

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Financial Strength Related Terms


SWSSF vs KHC, GIS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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.


Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Financial Strength falls into.


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Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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:

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $67.5 Mil.

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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*2.634/-1.038
=2.54

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

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

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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
=(10.473 + 67.496) / 167.5
=0.47

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.

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has a Z-score of 1.92, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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 1.92 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?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (SWSSF) 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Financial Strength too high?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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 10.00. Overall, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Financial Strength compare to KHC and GIS?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee and its competitors. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (SWSSF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.51, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (SWSSF), 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (SWSSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.51. GuruFocus considers Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SWSSF:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.51 vs. price of $4.20 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Business Description

Other Exchanges 7RD:GermanySWP:Canada
Address 7750 Beedie Way, Delta, BC, CAN, V4G 0A5
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc is involved in the decaffeination of green coffee without the use of chemicals by employing the proprietary SWISS WATER Process. The company leverages science-based systems and quality controls to produce caffeine-free coffee. Additionally, it provides coffee decaffeination and distribution services. The company operates mainly one single business segment, decaffeination of green coffee beans Geographically, it operates in three segments: Canada, the United States, and other international markets, of which the maximum revenue is derived from the United States.
75GF Score

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