Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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TSX:ACT Aduro Clean Technologies Inc TSX:ACT
43 GF Score
Price C$22.15
GF Value C$4.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Aduro Clean Technologies Financial Strength?

Aduro Clean Technologies TSX:ACT +3.02% 43 Financial Strength is 6 as of Feb. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSX:ACT with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of C$4.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Aduro Clean Technologies has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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.

Aduro Clean Technologies did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, Aduro Clean Technologies's Altman Z-Score is 54.03.


Aduro Clean Technologies  (TSX:ACT) 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.

Aduro Clean Technologies has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Aduro Clean Technologies Financial Strength Related Terms


TSX:ACT vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Aduro Clean Technologies'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.


Aduro Clean Technologies Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Aduro Clean Technologies's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aduro Clean Technologies's Financial Strength falls into.


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Aduro Clean Technologies 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:

Aduro Clean Technologies's Interest Expense for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$-3.85 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was C$0.06 Mil.

Aduro Clean Technologies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is

Aduro Clean Technologies 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.

Aduro Clean Technologies's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0.065 + 0.061) / 0
=N/A

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.

Aduro Clean Technologies has a Z-score of 54.03, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 54.03 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 6 mean?
Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Feb. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Aduro Clean Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Aduro Clean Technologies' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Aduro Clean Technologies' Financial Strength too high?
Aduro Clean Technologies' current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Aduro Clean Technologies has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aduro Clean Technologies' Financial Strength compare to VLTO and ZWS?
Aduro Clean Technologies' Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Aduro Clean Technologies' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Products 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 Aduro Clean Technologies and its competitors. Aduro Clean Technologies's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aduro Clean Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.57, compared to a current price of C$22.15 — trading 384.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Aduro Clean Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Feb. 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 Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aduro Clean Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$22.15 is trading 384.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.57. GuruFocus considers Aduro Clean Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ACT:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: C$4.57 vs. price of C$22.15 (384.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Aduro Clean Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges ADUR:USA9D5:Germany
Address 542 Newbold Street, Suite 104, London, ON, CAN, N6E 2S5
Aduro Clean Technologies Inc is engaged in development and commercialization of its Hydrochemolytic technology (HCT) to create higher-value chemicals and fuels from lower-value feedstocks including waste plastics. It focuses on developing environmentally responsible technology for converting end-of-life plastics and tire rubber to specialty chemicals and fuels that replace petroleum, upgrading of heavy crude oils and the transformation of renewable oils into renewable fuels and specialty chemicals.
43GF Score

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