DEFSEC Technologies (TSXV:DFSC) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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TSXV:DFSC DEFSEC Technologies Inc TSXV:DFSC
33 GF Score
Price C$1.65
GF Value C$3.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is DEFSEC Technologies Financial Strength?

DEFSEC Technologies TSXV:DFSC -5.71% 33 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates TSXV:DFSC with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of C$3.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

DEFSEC Technologies has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

DEFSEC Technologies Inc displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

DEFSEC Technologies did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. DEFSEC Technologies's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15. As of today, DEFSEC Technologies's Altman Z-Score is -9.28.


DEFSEC Technologies  (TSXV:DFSC) 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.

DEFSEC Technologies has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


DEFSEC Technologies Financial Strength Related Terms


TSXV:DFSC vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, DEFSEC 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.


DEFSEC Technologies Financial Strength vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, DEFSEC Technologies's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DEFSEC 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:

DEFSEC Technologies's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.08 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-1.91 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.24 Mil.

DEFSEC Technologies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

DEFSEC 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.

DEFSEC Technologies'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
=(0.017 + 1.239) / 8.48
=0.15

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.

DEFSEC Technologies has a Z-score of -9.28, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -9.28 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 3 mean?
DEFSEC Technologies (TSXV:DFSC) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 DEFSEC Technologies and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, DEFSEC Technologies' Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is DEFSEC Technologies' Financial Strength too high?
DEFSEC Technologies' current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, DEFSEC Technologies has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DEFSEC Technologies' Financial Strength compare to SPCX and GE?
DEFSEC Technologies' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, DEFSEC Technologies' own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 DEFSEC Technologies and its competitors. DEFSEC Technologies's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DEFSEC Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DEFSEC Technologies (TSXV:DFSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$3.08, compared to a current price of C$1.65 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. DEFSEC Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 DEFSEC Technologies (TSXV:DFSC), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 DEFSEC Technologies (TSXV:DFSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DEFSEC Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$1.65 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$3.08. GuruFocus considers DEFSEC Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:DFSC:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: C$3.08 vs. price of C$1.65 (46.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 4 warning signs

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


DEFSEC Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges DFSC:USA62U1:Germany
Address 80 Hines Road, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON, CAN, K2K 2T8
DEFSEC Technologies Inc is a canadian defence company. The company develops and commercializes next-generation tactical systems. The company offers breakthrough technology in lethal and non-lethal systems with broad application, including law enforcement and personal defence, modernized digitization of tactical forces for shared situational awareness and targeting, and counter-measures against threats such as drones, lasers, and electronic detection.
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